The Fraternity of Generals
A Tale of the Reunification of the United States
A Tale of the Reunification of the United States
This AAR will follow an American Civil War set in a somewhat different U.S. The game began in 1836, and of course I did not follow history--I will reveal the differences along the way. We will continue through the war and into the early years of Reconstruction. The focus will be on the relations between the men at the top, many of whom have served together before.
Along the way we will follow a few men:
Ulysses S. Grant (1822 - )
West Point class of 1843
In 1860: Recently resigned from the Army (where he was a Captain) to avoid court-martial for drunkeness. He works in his father's shop in Illinois, but chafes to have a chance to rejoin the army.
Robert E. Lee (1807 - )
West Point class of 1829
In 1860: Controls his plantation at Arlington, across the river from Washington, D.C. His most recent action was to lead Marines in putting down the attempted rebellion of John Brown.
William T. Sherman (1820 - )
West Point class of 1840
In 1860: Superintendant of the Louisiana State Seminary. Being an Ohioan, he does not share the opinions of those around him, and is worried about the potential split in the country.
Simon Bolivar Buckner (1823 - )
West Point class of 1844
In 1860: Commander of the militia of Kentucky, with the rank of Major General.
Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821 - )
Never attended West Point
In 1860: Has earned a considerable fortune buying and selling slaves. Recently an alderman in Memphis, Tennessee.
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard (1818 - )
West Point class of 1838
In 1860: Professor at West Point, and recently an engineer in New Orleans.
George Brinton McClellan (1826 - )
West Point class of 1846
In 1860: President of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, having recently resigned from the army.
Last edited: