Army Organization & Recruiting Tutorial // Grand Tactician: The Civil War

[@randombritishguy2686]

I think I have learnt more about the US civil war from this channel than from school.

[@1Fye]

@@TheBelrick The whole point of the war initially was to challenge the line of thought that states could leave the Union when they felt like they weren't being represented. In that case and POV, it can easily be seen as a Civil War, since whichever side wins technically sets the precedent and therefore the 'ideology'. The Union would effectively cease being a country, instead being a loose collection of independent states, and by looking back nearly 90 years(from 1860), we can see how well the Articles of Confederation worked out. Also, the official definition of a "Civil War" under the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a, "a war between opposing groups of citizens of the same country", which perfectly encompasses the American Civil War. If you want to call it a War for Independence, at least be truthful enough to admit that Independence was the goal for the Civil War, not outright denying it.

[@1Fye]

@@TheBelrick They weren't sovereign states. That was the point of the war to being with, like I said. I'm not sure how you can argue with an official definition in any way, and the examples you provided are in no way compliant with what the word entails. I'm sure you would certainly like to spread the idea of the Lost Cause, but it is wrong and is pretty much denied by any credible source out there. Again, I would respect your argument much more if you were honest with the intent, but it's clear you are not.

[@1Fye]

@@TheBelrick And anyway, the equivalent you provided about Germany and France invading the UK for leaving the EU makes no sense. All 3 independent countries agreed to be apart of the seemingly mutual beneficial alliance(fiscally, militarily, etc.), nowhere in the agreement does it bind them together as one state. This is totally different from the United States whom is a collection of territories provided local governments by an over arching and overseeing central entity. The agreement of the Constitution bound all states to this central body, thereby making it one sovereign country, not a collection of sovereign states.

[@1Fye]

@@TheBelrick You sir, are the one who is using faulty evidence. It’s funny you directly quoted the Articles of Confederation, something I addressed in my first reply to you. The Articles of Confederation were nullified completely in 1787, as I said, nearly 75(I made a mistake in saying 90 earlier) years before the Civil War. Quoting something as old and irrelevant as something that is no longer in effect even by the time we are debating doesn’t change my argument at all, nor does it improve yours.

[@TheHistoryGuy]

You can argue about the use of the term "Civil War" all you want but it's ridiculous to insult others as uneducated for using the term. High command on both sides of the conflict (Lincoln, Davis, Grant, Lee. Sherman, Forrest, etc) all referred to it as such.

[@Blah64]

I can't wait for more episodes. I tried to play and had no idea at all what I was doing.

[@davehaag8175]

All i can say is...THANK YOU!!! Ive been dying for you to do this so I can finally play this game and have fun...

[@jameswilson3947]

Gave a big thumbs up (I am already a subscriber), and found this to be very helpful, and look forward to more tutorials. Thank you for doing it.

[@miller330i]

How to build infrastructure, naval builds, forts, ect.

[@b1laxson]

@03:00 Grant: I got this.

[@ForeverWithUs91]

Also, what is the best start-up in terms of policies and finances.

[@edwardduncan7692]

i think i saw that the recruiting exploit will disappear in next patch. Now you will need to wait for the unit to arrive for it to be used as replacements. Great Vid very useful :)

[@Savedcitytitan7118]

Thanks for doing these tutorial videos. They should help me greatly

[@MrGman1313]

I agree

[@billcrowe7111]

Hi HG super tutorial. Already recruiting with a similar design, foot separate from cavalry separate from artillery. So much easier to line up and also get your battle lines up to point all at the same time. Good Management and more effective. Took onboard renaming so I have my Bonnie Blue Bonnets riding with the CSA. Run run ye ganglin' crew. This mornin's work ye lang will rue, The Bonnie Blue Bonnets are after you. Tae wish he's a guid mornin!! Stay Safe

[@TheHistoryGuy]

You stay safe as well, Bill. Thanks and best of luck on the battlefield.

[@mr.breeze8796]

When I listen to the Bonnie Blue Flag I get chills up and down my spine

[@bimbroussard9090]

You are so much help LOVE this game. In Lake Charles Louisiana after hurricane Laura and don't have internet so your videos keep me going THANK you so much.

[@TheHistoryGuy]

Glad you're safe, hope you guys get everything back very soon!

[@maddog5458]

Awesome video. I have about 40 hours into this game and I just learned about 20 new things. Please do more tutorial videos History Guy Gaming. I would especially appreciate a video on the Naval aspects of this game. Thank you so much.

[@TheHistoryGuy]

Will do. Thank you!

[@mr.breeze8796]

Yes, do one on the navies, supply and such

[@maddog5458]

@@TheHistoryGuy Not to pile on here on future videos but I also wonder if you could explain the last two buttons on the top of the screen (Production and I believe Supply.) I'm not clear at all on how to use these buttons or what their exact relevance is. Sorry to make so many requests History Gaming Guy but you are only one of two people on KZbin who are doing tutorials for this game. Big Big thanks again........ :-) And one short question here if you have the time to answer. Why do my Armies move right by the enemy Armies on the map and rarely engage in combat even though they are in combat range? Is that possibly a game bug or am I not doing something right? My Armies are set to Offensive Stance. Not clear why a battle doesn't take place except occasionally. Thank you again.

[@TheBeeperman]

This is very informative. Looking forward to more.

[@mr.breeze8796]

Great job, very helpful. Thanks

[@BlueSideUp77]

Ahhhhh, sneaky work around, there, at the end! They were marched Napoleon-style.

[@stacyrambo4197]

This helped so much thank you.

[@goodman4966]

Thank you History Guy Gaming!

[@davemartin4183]

Thank you HG for all that you do

[@CapitanWillMoran]

Thanks bro.

[@patcoghlan3852]

Cool stuff. I was thinking that the recruitment terms might make a difference as far as unit combination for replacement purposes. Say you have a 24 month unit from NY and you use it to fill out a 36 month unit from NJ? Civil war version of stop loss, I guess But the state thing matters because I think that's how they get those automatic slower replacements.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

YES! So helpful. Thank you. More tutorials please!!!!

[@Lornharding]

what about wounded? how can you get rid of them to get healthy unit? because they are still part of the unit.

[@grandstrategos1144]

I think this is based on time, though I don’t recommend waiting on it before advancing if you need to advance now

[@iamzeusandthisisthetruth4229]

Thank you! @Historyguy! Can You cover 1861! What do we do During the Opening Phase? Build Ships? Men? Forts? Railroads? What do I do? I just FForward. To the start of war! Advancing my Policy. But it seems Wrong to me. Any way Thank You!! These Videos REALLY HELP! Thanks buddy

[@-row-gunny8618]

Easy to understand tutorial, thx for that

[@MrDavePed]

The Union recruiting Arkansas men will have a morale cap equal to the support of Arkansas except inside the state of Arkansas. It is not advisable to recruit men from a state with very low support as the morale will be capped at near routing levels except when operating inside their home state.

[@cfitzwater01]

I was an Artillery commander and the Army set around for 3, yes, three years and then it lead up to a battle: 135,000 Yanks and 110,00 Rebs….(1966 by this time) and the game crashed…lol. What a waste of time. And I had my best Commander!

[@osheamat7549]

Does putting an artillery officer have any benefit to an artillery pure unit?

[@breezy3154]

it gets passed down the ranks i think

[@Trifler500]

Excellent video. Might also be good to mention that when merging brigades, the receiving brigade's commander will be in charge. I know you said "elements" but anyhow...

[@TheHistoryGuy]

I'm not sure that's the case. It's the higher ranked of the two commanders. They posted that somewhere, unless it has changed since then.

[@Trifler500]

@@TheHistoryGuy Oh, ok then. Even more of a reason to mention that then. :)

[@mr.breeze8796]

That's one thing I hate is when you move a Division it puts the artillery right on the front line to get slaughtered, now I know how to solve that. Thanks. I think EVERYONE would prefer to have the artillery in the rear... the way it should be

[@bradpederson9722]

Nice this is going to help ALOT! Thanks for this :}

[@darrenlaker2030]

I tend to put the artillery in the corps as corps artillery and have the divisions remain infantry or cav. I you have just one or 2 cav for scouts I keep them at corps level as well

[@alexb.603]

good night sweet sleep

[@brucebanner5247]

can you make an updated tutorial when it releases?

[@CivilWarWeekByWeek]

Now I'll just need to learn how to use an army and I'll be all set.

[@Savedcitytitan7118]

Right. I feel so lost lol. This is the immersion game I always wanted and I can't figure it out

[@justiceforsadalfred527]

@@Savedcitytitan7118 Don't worry about the game is still in early stages

[@Savedcitytitan7118]

@@justiceforsadalfred527 thank you. I just want to get into it.

[@finaleclipse5742]

I read that there was a way to be able to train your troops while they are encamped. Is there a chance you can go over how to go about doing that? I can’t seem to figure it out and always have untrained troops.

[@snacko30]

@History Guy Gaming Will you make a new tutorial with the full release of the game?

[@mr.breeze8796]

Thanks man. I do have a question. Have you experienced or has anyone mentioned the mouse pointer lagging? I've checked the file integrity, turned down the resolution and even reinstalled the game but nothing I've tried has helped. It's very frustrating. Thanks

[@tomhusted]

Is there any way to keep elite units (their traits) when their contract ends? I've search the internet but can't find a single tread... :( I had some 3 month contract units that gained vererancy, and ofcourse I don't want to delete them when the contract ends - what do you normally do?

[@invictus4107]

Since volunteers slowly replace losses is it better to use drafted men? IE what is the difference?? Thx

[@matthewt4991]

Hi, starting a 1861 scenario. I don't know how to change Lee's starting army to a true army. I have military 2 but lee is a corp commander, How do I change him to a army commander? Start a new army?

[@hennasen]

Not sure if this is still monitored but I’m not sure if I have a glitch or I’m just mucking up this recruiting. Plenty of drafts, but button won’t light up to click. If it’s not having enough money, I have no idea how to increase that. Any thoughts?

[@ForeverWithUs91]

Can you please do a tutorial on the economy and overlay in general? Its so confusing.

[@Comradcommodore]

Question my guy, new to the game. What exactly is the purpose of an Army vs Corps? With the Army leader being a singular unit no longer leading a Corp what is his purpose? Do I keep him near a Corps so he can enter battle with the Corps or is he just an administrative role now? Id like to make Grant the leader of my newly created army but then he isnt leading his core anymore directly?

[@batboy555]

The army is the soldier in charge of the army. Then they divide up the soldiers into groups for easier command and control. So in the gulf War General Powell was chief of staff who sent orders to General Schwarzkopf in charge of us forces in desert storm. The other commanders report to him.

[@sonnyjim5268]

Did you do a Policies tutorial? I can't seem to find it.

[@goliathstrainingschool2467]

Hey Bud...having a tough time with Charleston harbor. After sumpter surrenders, n I begin second phase, the AI attacks Charleston harbor and destroys my whole fleet, even if I build one. How can I stop them?

[@whyme943]

How does training work? ("Poor" training vs. "good")

[@hennasen]

I am coming into the game fresh, and as a long time ETW guy. Is there a full lowdown tutorial out there that’ll talk to me like I’m an infant and explain things out Mickey Mouse style?

[@adferxis]

Hi lol how has it been coming along

[@Obrez4027]

I have a question IK this is a old video but when i try to move my army after i got corps only the general moves and the corps stay still what's the problem? and how do i fix it

[@chrisbell1793]

Good video tips! My ask is do you have any tips on fort garrison units as that would be helpful. I would like to have larger garrisons in my forts but do not want to have to build a new full strength unit to use.

[@TheHistoryGuy]

The only alternative I can think of could be to send some of your low strength field units to garrison forts. Or, you can use artillery units

[@Lem0nsquid]

when i try to create a new army and i select which state. it transfers me back to the current armies on the field screen. effectively denying me the ability to create a new army

[@internationalartprojects8660]

Just bought this game and what the fuck is wrong with the developers that they make it so difficult to figure out how to play this game.

[@RipperMaggoo]

This guy sounds like Dax shepard lol

[@robbnaughtoniii275]

Hey History Guy I love your videos man! I was gonna ask I started a 1861 campaign as the csa and I can’t create a core only divisions when will I be able to get core? and another question why can’t I move my general by himself everytime I click on him it highlights my whole army I’m sorry just super confused!

[@TheHistoryGuy]

There's a policy that allows you to create corps. Hold down alt to move your general only.

[@robbnaughtoniii275]

Thank you History guy I appreciate it !! One more question my Missouri guard have fought 2 battles and lost both and now they have no food and keep breaking everytime I start a battle how do I supply armies ? Thank you again !!

[@117cocobonez6]

Anychance you could do economy tutorial

[@eckmann44]

Would you recommend this game or ultimate general civil war for someone new to strategy civil war games ?

[@jam2723]

Ultimate general is more accessible to just jump in and have a good time. This one requires a lot of time learning the UI and how to manage everything. I personally love Ultimate General, but I've just started learning this one.

[@filipinorutherford7818]

I just started playing this game today and my first impressions is the strategy level is cool but when you get down to the tactical level it isn't that great compared to Ultimate Civil War battle. Aesthetically Ultimate Civil War is so much better and doing manuevers of flanking charging and changing formatio s is so much easier. Ultimate Civil War falls short though at the a Stragey level. I reckon the two gaming companies should collaborate with on side doing the battles and the other doing the strategy level.

[@Alex-ej4wm]

HG I give you the authority to shoot any Maine men that are committing mutiny.😉

[@BCKS55]

Hi, thanks for your work ! Do you know if we can create army but only 1 corp size ? Actually I'm mostly playing on 1861 campaings, and I don't have enough men to have several corps armies (nor the need), and I'm sick of this headquarters moving around for notinhg ^^

[@TheHistoryGuy]

Just attach your divisions to the army directly.

[@marinewillis1202]

Also I dont think alot of the starting "armies" in 61 are traditional armies like later in the war. You can only build divisions in them. But if you format an entirely new army corps become available

[@TheHistoryGuy]

@@marinewillis1202 correct. Those armies are really corps at the start.

[@BCKS55]

Oh man, this looks SO obvious when you say it ! Thank you ! On a completely unrelated topic, what do you think of skirmishers ? I'm under the impression they're currently overpowered (and / or the IA really struggles to deal with them). I'm playing with bonus+20 and agressivness 3, and they're doing most of the work. As an example I just won a battle (17k men on each side) with only my 6 skirmishers units firing shots (so 178 casualties for me, around 1700 and 4 routed brigades for the IA), and that's not the first one

[@marinewillis1202]

@@BCKS55 i think they are OP atm. They can literally hold the line as long as brigades especially if you tell them to get in a loose formation. I think once its all said and done they are going to be alot like ones in UGCW especially for the south since you will be outnumbered and need them to fill gaps in the line or slow an enemy down while you build some breastworks to negate the numerical advantage.

[@socio-historian7337]

I have a question about recruting. In my game, i am building an army in Georgia using only Georgian men. However, there seemes to be a big jump in the time needed for the soldiers to get ro my army every time i recruit more of them at the same time. So, when i add 1 brigade to a division, it takes 7 days for them to get to the army, if i, however, add another brigade while the 1st brigade is still en route to my army, the 2nd brigade will take 11 days, if i add another one on top of those 2 brigades, it will take the 3rd brigade 20 days to get to my army, the 4th will then take 40 days etc. The time seemes to increase the more brigades i train at the same time. Am i doing something wrong or is this the way it is ment to be?

[@TheHistoryGuy]

That's how it is meant to be. You want to recruit from different states so it doesn't stack up like that

[@socio-historian7337]

@@TheHistoryGuy So if i understand this right, I should use my army of Georgia to train recruits from South Carolina, Florida etc. along with the Georgians i am training? Wouldn't that realisticly take more time as the soldiers would need to travel from those states to Georgia? What i had planed was to create an army in each state, recruit only the men from the state an army was in and then combine those men with other state armies to create 3 main armies. I think that that would have been the most realistic thing to do for i doubt that a brigade from Dallas would reach Atlanta before a brigade from Savvanah.

[@TheHistoryGuy]

@@socio-historian7337 recruiting from multiple nearby states will still build your army way faster than backlogging recruits all from one state.

[@socio-historian7337]

@@TheHistoryGuy Alright then, thank you for your reply. If that is how the mechanics of the game work, then i will adopt to them (even if I don't agree with the game's logic on this matter but oh well, perhaps it will change in one of the future patches).

[@miller330i]

Will the current save games still work with the upcoming patch?

[@TheHistoryGuy]

Yes. The existing saves haven't been affected by patches since the first few. BTW the patch is now live.

[@miller330i]

@@TheHistoryGuy Thank you!!

[@StrategicCommander]

Hello! Thanks for the video. Maybe my first comment goes to spam maybe not. So I'm sorry if You deleted it by yourself and I again write the same thing. :) Would you mind if I take your video and make russian translate?

[@TheHistoryGuy]

That is fine with me .

[@StrategicCommander]

@@TheHistoryGuy thank you very much. :) I tried the game by myself but can't start the war for CSA. My corps goes to Fort Sumter and nothings going on.

[@praisekek181]

does anyone know how to get this to work for linux thanks!

[@taddricketts6282]

On my version of this game(got it last month) the battle of Frederickville, or Fredericksburg is gone, wtf is up with that? That was a huge defeat for those damn Yankee traitors

[@CHARLIE-ECHO]

I wish they had Regiments

[@sonicsayx7]

How do I create a corps?

[@TheHistoryGuy]

You have to complete the Military II Policy to allow you to build Armies with independent Corps under them. Until then, all the armies you have in the field are actually just Corps.