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Hi, I tend to limit my Brigades to a maximum of 2000. I often field only 1500 strong Brigades. I find it better to field the number of brigades permitted. This gives me better mobility and better options for moving troops to an area if a crisis occurs. When I see an enemy Brigade of 2500. It’s but like a red rag to a bull. I concentrate on reducing the size of it. I always find it easy to outflank large Brigades. Best wishes

Hi, Thanks for that. That size would suit me nicely. Regards

Hi, Thanks for that. Must admit I would want at least a 21.5” monitor. This is the size of my iMac which I play Ultimate General on. Best wishes

Hi Many thanks. My interests are along the lines of UG ( play on an iMac) and of course Naval Actions. Any suggestions please on a suitable machine. Many thanks

Hi, The sort of games I’m interested in are along the lines of UG (I play this on an iMac) and now of course Naval Action. Assassins Creed etc not really my cup of tea.

Suggestions on a suitable machine please 🤔 Many thanks

Thanks guys. Your help and advice proving really helpful 👍

Hi, Thanks for reply It says Dell. It’s refurbished but not by Dell. £622 I can go higher on price. Happy to pay within reason for a good machine. Any suggestions on suitable machines please Thanks

Hi guys, From the information kindly supplied to me. I think the attached is ok 🤔. Would appreciate your views and comments. Thank you.

Hi Thanks for all your help. Glad to see I will be able to obtain help if needed, same as on UG Cheers 🍺

Hi, Many thanks. Much appreciated.

Thanks guys. Very good of you. May I ask what would require to run at the higher levels please ? I assume you are referring to the graphics card 🤔 Many thanks

Hi, So far have been playing UG ACW on an Apple iMac. I know wish to purchase and play Naval Action. Would be grateful for advice if the attached will be suitable. Thank you.

Hi, Your troops will be accompanied by a supply wagon. When a brigade runs out of ammo. Move the supply wagon to within the radius that is visible. The out of ammo sign will disappear after a very short time. Though after the first battle/encounter. When in Barrack’s supplies will be supplied to your Corps. The amount can be increased at a cost. Another good set battle to try is 1st Bull Run. As the CSA. It starts with about 4 Brigades for the CSA. Gradually, more troops arrive on both sides

Hi. Firstly welcome to UG. The best ACW available on a computer! May I suggest trying the first campaign battle as the Union. “Capture the train station”. This is only a small encounter and will enabled you to learn how the mechanics work. When you feel got the hang of it. May I suggest trying the fixed battles. Though this can involve more troops. It will give you an understanding how the game works. I used this method and played as CSA and USA. Once I felt confident on the battlefield with how the mechanics worked. I moved on to a campaign. The campaign is awesome. Fighting as either the Union or the South. This does involve building and equipping your troops. This again takes time to understand how it works. But you will not be disappointed. Any questions you have. Ask the forum. There are plenty of members who will offer valuable advice. Best wishes

Welcome to UG. Hi, Welcome to UG. It really is the best game available for ACW. Before start a campaign, it is worth playing the various battles available in order to understand how the game works. Even from just moving troops. Once you have this. Can consider starting a campaign. A campaign can seem a tad complicated as go in to Barrack’s and build your own army. Again can take a while to understand the mechanics. But once have an idea. It is superb. Should you have any questions or problems. You will find plenty of help available on the forum. Best wishes

Hi, It’s ok 👍 Yes it can. Just finished it. Victory to the Union 😎.

Hi, Is it possible to win 2nd Bull Run on day 2 as the Union, on MG level. Or does it always go to day 3. Many thanks

Hi, Definitely on my list. Amazing to discover had a relative fighting there. Hope your able to research his full service history. Best wishes

Thanks for the report. I envy you being able to visit the battlefield. Unfortunately I am the other side of the pond. Though I am hoping to visit some of the battlefields in Europe. Best wishes

RESULT OF THE BATTLE OF MALVERN HILL (playing as Union, on MG) Union Infantry 40350 CSA Infantry 50751 Cavalry 500 Cavalry 0 Guns 68 Guns 80 Casualties And Losses Infantry 12655 Infantry 27130 Guns 1 Guns 2 Cavalry 147 Cavalry 0 Missing 0 Missing 109 Grant was assigned the task of stopping the Rebs advance. For this he was assigned 24000 Infantry and 28 Guns. His tactic was similar to that used at Gaines Mill. Grant concealed a Brigade armed with Ferry’s on his left flank. The right flank, although at least 2 Reb Brigades were seen on the far side of the river, looking to flank Grants right. Were ignored by Grant ! (After the battle I did question this decision with him. He replied he was expecting me to arrive with reinforcements and I would deal with them ! He was going to “hold the line”. I was flattered by this. Also very relieved his trust in me proved correct. The 2 Reb Brigades were checked. I sent the remainder of my Brigades to aid Grant. The Rebs tactics were the same as Gaines Mill. They just kept sending troops in to break Grants line. Grants troops held and Grant was reported to be at any point where the line seemed under threat. Encouraging his men to hold. A few points were noted by Grant. At Gaines Mill most of the Reb Brigades were nearly 3000 strong and were 3 star. At Malvern, they were down to 2500 or less. Being 3 and 2 star. It appears the South is running out of seasoned troops. Also, over 3000 Patterned 1853 Enfield’s were captured ! Grant praised all his troops. But was particularly impressed with the skill of 2 Artillery battery’s. Both were 10x 10PDR ORD. The first commanded by Zook killed 1994 for the loss of 18 men. Adams Batttery suffered no casualties but inflicted 1568. Thankfully, Officer casualties were low. 1 Officer was KIA. 2 were wounded. But their wounds are not considered serious.

Hi, Thanks for the info. By the time they reached Mayre’s Height. It would not have mattered what they were armed with - poor fellows. Very interesting to learn. Many thanks.

I’m sure they are doing the job. But I’m still fielding troops armed with rebored Farmers. Nice and cheap ! 😏 Weapon damage of 18. Rebs cannot just ignore them. They are taking casualties instead of my better quality troops. If they keep up the good work. May rearm them with better weapons.

BCH. Your ahead of me ! Currently engaging Rebs at Malvern Hill. So far have noticed the Rebs Brigades are still mostly 3 stars. But no longer 2950 strong. Now to to 2500 max. Starting to show this war of attrition is reducing the numbers of veterans the CSA can field. Hope to have details of the out come in the next couple of days.

Re Gains Mills I believe a special mention should be made to the two newly raised Brigades armed only with Farmers. They successfully attacked the Rebs right flank. Stopping two 3 star Brigades numbering almost 6000 men from assaulting the Union line.