Robert E. Lee: Civil War General to other games in its genre; several praised it for combining simplified mechanics and depth, while "Computer Games Strategy Plus" found it overly shallow. In 1997, "Civil War General" was followed by a sequel, "". A third game was planned, but was cancelled due to low sales projections. "Robert E. Lee: Civil War General" is a computer wargame with turn-based gameplay, which unfolds on a hex map playing field. Set during the American Civil War, the game casts players in the role of General Robert E. Lee, and tasks them with leading the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to victory
Commemoration of the American Civil War on postage stamps War figure. After World War I, however, topics were greatly expanded to include noteworthy individuals, places, events and innovations. Commemoratives have communicated an idealized and patriotic vision of the American past, but contests for recognition on a federal stamp also reflect contemporary fights over definitions of U.S. citizenship. Principal actors in the Civil War are arranged into categories of Union officers, Confederate officers, the Common Soldier and Civilians. Events in the Civil War expand beyond Battles to include Reconstruction, Culture, and Technology. Famous people and the Civil War include authors, presidents, and a separate section on Abraham Lincoln. Some groups