Robert E. Lee: Civil War General (PC, CD-ROM) Sierra - 1996 USA, Canada Release

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Robert E. Lee: Civil War General
Product ID 20626-83732
Product UPC 020626837323
Platform(s) PC
Media CD-ROM
Copyright date 1996
Publisher(s) Sierra
Category(s) Entertainment, Simulation, Wargame, USA Civil War Wargame
Recommended age(s) 6+
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

So realistic you can smell the gunpowder!

Get ready for the ultimate Civil War experience!

Honorable in victory and gracious in defeat, Robert E. Lee, leader of the Army of Northern Virginia, commands universal respect. Now you can recreate Lee's war years in a campaign spanning six of his most critical battles. Fight any of the historical battles as either North or South; you can even play head-to-head via modem or serial link! Explore alternative history with a final fictional battle for Washington. Crisp, exquisitely detailed graphics, rich period music, and top quality re-enactment film footage combine to bring the Civil War experience to life like you have never seen it, or played it, before!

Features:

  • Unprecedented accuracy in a Civil War combat model.
  • Easy to learn and play.
  • Comprehensive on-line help and tutorial.
  • Head-to-head play via modem or serial link.
  • A multimedia encyclopedia.
  • Digital sound and professional voice acting.

Battles include:

  • Antietam
  • Fredericksburg
  • Chancellorsville
  • Gettysburg
  • Wilderness
  • and more!

Featured artists:

Mort Kunstler's amazing artistry draws you into the game, bringing your command post to life. Kunstler's Civil War paintings have graced the walls of the Gettysburg Museum, have been published in numerous historical publications, and currently hang in many private collections.

Jay Wertz's battle scenes come to life through generous use of re-enactment footage, some created specifically for Robert E. Lee: Civil War General. Wertz has been shooting Civil War re-enactment footage for educational media for the last fifteen years, and most recently has produced and directed a documentary for the Smithsonian Institution.

System Requirements

PC Windows 3.1
Required CPU 486-33
Required RAM 8MB
Req. Hard Drive 12MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Recommend CD Speed 4X
Recommend Audio Yes
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Supported Network Modem 2 Player (14,400k bps or faster)
Null Modem 2 Player
PC Windows 95
Required CPU 486-33
Required RAM 8MB
Req. Hard Drive 12MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Recommend CD Speed 4X
Recommend Audio Yes
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Supported Network Modem 2 Player (14,400k bps or faster)
Null Modem 2 Player

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