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American Civil War
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A fascinating discussion ensued, and over the next few weeks the class repeatedly returned to the question of when the Civil War really ended. I began to see more and more parallels between the debates over Reconstruction and debates over American intervention in Iraq—parallels that sometimes made me uncomfortable about my own scholarly and political positions. Like many other leftists, I opposed American intervention in Iraq from the start. Although no fan of Saddam Hussein, I believed that the U.S. should work through the United Nations rather than take unilateral military action. I ... believed that any attempt to impose Western-style democracy on Iraq from the outside was bound to fail.
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The outbreak of the Civil War on April 12, 1861, created a major civil liberties crisis. Although President Abraham Lincoln never formally declared war, he used his authority as commander in chief to expand the powers of the presidency.
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The ACWGC has been formed to play American Civil War computer games such as the HPS John Tiller series of ACW games. All level of players are welcome from novice to expert. A friendly atmosphere is the norm for all. All recruits will pass through a training session, either VMI or West Point, to familiarize them with PBEM and the club rules. Your level of expertise will be taken into account. The excellent staff at VMI and West Point are there to answer questions and to help. Questions are welcome and many members are available to assist. The ACWGC wishes to provide a military and historical flavor to members,not a points ladder club, but a way to participate and enjoy the times portrayed. Promotions are based on quality of play and leadership, not just on the number of games played. The ACWGC is organized in a General Staff type system with a "civilian" cabinet administration to balance the pure military perspective. Participation by members is encouraged to reduce paperwork and administrative duties. Role playing is encouraged to portray the natural rivalry and positions of the CSA and the USA. Friendly banter is the norm... rude and antagonistic behavior will not be tolerated. Games will be organized by opposing Commanders as well as individual challenges and posting on the PBEM Opponent Finder board.
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W. Patrick Lang is a retired high level military intelligence officer, a life-long student of the American Civil War and the Lincoln assassination. He is a widely published author and military consultant. His broad experience of combat and of the espionage world uniquely combine to give him special insight into the realities of such events across time.
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Ohio had many participants in the Civil War. This collection of books on CD details every imaginable activity conducted by an Ohio soldier. It is a tremendous geneaology source as well as an astonishing glimpse at the war from the perspective of soldier participation.
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From the announcement, "While the original site focussed to a great extent on the influence of the American Civil War on Canadian Confederation, the new site provides a more historically Canadian background. The story of each province or territory’s entry into Confederation is supplemented with the biographies of individuals, both supporters and detractors, who had an impact on Confederation. A new graphical layout allows researchers to navigate the site with greater ease. Dozens of historical photos of Canadian cities, newspaper articles, various caricatures, and the full texts of documents and legislation add a multimedia dimension to the telling of this story."
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