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

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Robert E. Lee: Civil War General
Title
Robert E. Lee: Civil War General
Product ID
20626-83732oem
Product UPC
020626837323
Platform(s)
Media
CD-ROM
Copyright date(s)
1996
Publisher(s)
Category(s)
Recommended age(s)
6+

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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