Self Hibernation Campaign - Summer 1862

A year has passed since the start of the campaign, the heady, early days that lead to the Battle at Bull Run / Manassas have passed. Soldiers are more experienced and seasoned. less inclined to put themselves at risk but more effective at their jobs.

We are now on the eve of the first major battle of 1862, at Sharpsburg, near the Antietam Creek. Maybe its time to reflect on changes in the opposing armies...

Clayton

For the Confederacy, the predominant force is the Army of Northern Virginia, lead by General Robert E. Lee, a leader and strategy almost beyond compare in the current conflict. Further down the pecking order, John Henry De Lamar Clayton has been promoted to Divisional Commander, within Lt. General Thomas Jackson's Corps.

Holt-Oglethorpe

For the North, the Union Army has also been re-organised into the Army of the Potomac and it is currently being commanded by Maj. General George McClellan. McClellean is beloved by his men, he has rough order out of chaos following the defeat at Bull Run and has gained a reputation of not wasting his men's lives needlessly.

The III Division is now commanded by Maj General John Holt-Oglethorpe after some behind the scenes machinations when a number of brigade commanders threw their hats into the ring - however- agreement is now complete.

We await developments in the next hours as forces assemble for battle.