Shiloh: Grant’s Trial in the West
The major battle in Western Theater of American Civil War fought on April 6-7,
1862 near church Shiloh in Tennessee was the bloodiest battle between Union
and Confederate forces. Historically Union forces lead by Maj. Gen. Ulysses S.
Grant won in the battle and finished Confederate’s hopes to block the Union
invasion of northern Mississippi.
The game is played as Confederates, as Unions, both sides, or having the
computer choose. Two scenarios are available: the Campaign Scenario April 6-7
(Confederate’s attack and Union’s counterattack after Union supporting forces
arrival) and First Day Scenario April 6 (Confederate’s attack only). There are
three difficulty levels and five levels of different options such as
Conf/Union Ammo Supply, Union Arrival, Conf/Union Effeciency.
During war gameplay you move the troops on the map with rectangular grid using
your tactical/strategical skills by turns, after that combat is flowing, and
statistical results of the combat are shown. Map represents nature of the
locality. Each turn takes some amount of time. Your actions increase your
score according to successfulness.