"American Civil War ... Which side do you prefer?" Topic

Which side do you prefer when participating in an American Civil War game?

a. Union (U.S.A.)
b. Confederate (C.S.A.)
c. I enjoy playing either side.
d. _______________

Please feel free to explain your preference.

C.

B.

As a kid I got a box of Airfix Confederate Infantry. My brother got the Union.

A. but will play either side.

C.

I cannot sympathize with the southern cause.
A.

A – though occasionally B if I am feeling a bit rebellious!

As a Brit I enjoy playing either side. My preference usually depends on the battle or scenario we are playing. I would prefer to play Union on the first day of Gettysburg but rather be Confederates for the rest of the battle!!

C

C

C, leaning B.

As might be expected when my primary opponent is Murphy…Union forever.

C

The Americans.

I guess that means C.

Either side is fine by me! Either way it will be one hell of a fight!!

B The name says it all. Tiger Rifle Sergeant.

Usually A.
However I have played B.

B

B

d: none

C, Just because I choose to fight a particular army does not mean that I agree with all that army has done historically I

I kind of aligned with B for most of my life, but I've found that the more I read the less I can do that.

I am not one who aligns with either side now, but find the whole conflict fascinating.

C. There are things I admire about both sides, and things that give me pause about both sides.

Neither, they had a hundred years to come up with a peaceful solution.

Well, since I was born and raised in the deep south and now live in Wisconsin I feel it is my duty and obligation to play for my beloved south.

A only… down with the traitors

C – While I generally hold Unionist opinions, I wind up playing the Confederate side just as often as I do the Union. And I don't even try to drive them into the ground unlike some actual Confederate commanders (and Union for that matter).

I started with Confederate because everyone was Union. Now I have too much of both, but no real preference. My Father's side fought for the Confederacy but my Mother's side for the Union. So it's a no-win for me!

A. … up with the star!

My great grand-uncle served in the 10th Missouri (U.S.) in the Army of Tennessee. Fought through all of their campaigns until captured in late 1864. According to my grandfather's recollection, he suffered miserably and never forgave "dem damn revels" (he was a German immigrant).

I'm sure he'd come back to haunt me at night if I ever took the Rebels's side in a wargame. :)

A all the way

C

B

"A"
I prefer to fight on the Union side, I had family serve.
But if needed I'd happily play side "B"
Just having an ACW game is the fun part.
Joe

A.

C.

I was in one group where EVERYONE wanted to be the Confederates, so I played Union. I feild both sides for my games

A

Lost Wolf, Me too! Where abouts are you now? I'm close to Madison!

A. but have both sides and will play the rebs on occasion.

If you are near Madison, you are still in the South! ;-)

A by choice but I'll play what's available.

LT

Generally Union, but I'll take either.

A

D. Will play anything, but if we are taking about preference the US Colored Troops

C but if given a chance will play Union in honour of my great-great grandpappy

B & C

Generally B, but have no issues playing A as I enjoy both sides.

Christopher

Will gladly play either side, but prefer A as GG Grandad fought in the 151st NY.

Being British, I have no personal connections. From that perspective, the ACW is a good choice because you're not going to feel bogged down with your own historical bias.Two similar armies, pick a side.
Away from painting little men, I can't sympathise with the South but we did have some very very distant relatives in New Orleans once upon a time so I felt constrained to include some Louisiana regiments in the force.

C. More fun to paint.

Yankees.