Civil War Commander is a card game, in which you are a Brigidier General for either the Union or the Confederate army. You have command of 5 regiments consisting of infantry companies, artillery batteries, and cavalry troops. Your mission is to hold 5 sectors of terrian either by defending or capturing them. How you deploy your given troops, how you use your reserves, and the abilities of your regimental commanders will determine the outcome. Win and you'll be a hero and may be promoted. Lose and you may be removed from command. Such is the life of a CIVIL WAR COMMANDER. (From Publishers Website)