Below are a series of Briefings Notes that introduce you to the game and the key concepts as well a a Bibliography of the books in my collection.

American Civil War battle scene with soldiers some on foot and others on horseback, firing weapons and advancing through a wooded area.

Introduction

An American Civil War battlefield with soldiers, some laying on the ground, smoke and fire in the background, and trees and buildings.

Generalship

Black and white illustration of a Civil War battle scene with soldiers fighting, horses, and fallen soldiers in the foreground, and smoke and a landscape in the background.

Staff Officers

Black-and-white illustration of a Civil War battle scene with soldiers fighting among trees, some wounded or fallen, raised rifles, and a tattered flag in the background.

Pre Battle Phase
Historical sketch of a battle scene with soldiers, smoke, and debris.

Basing, Ground Scale and Units

Command Clock

A detailed black and white historical illustration depicting a Civil War battle scene in a wooded area with soldiers fighting, fires, smoke, and American flags, including a cannon and fallen soldiers.

Fatigue

A detailed black and white illustration of a Civil War battlefield with soldiers fighting, some on horseback, with trees and smoke in the background.

Art of Balance

A detailed black and white illustration of a Civil War battlefield with soldiers fighting, some on horseback, with trees and smoke in the background.

Bibliography

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Historical painting of the Battle of Fort Sumter, viewed through the large letters 'AOW' at night.

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