History Channel's Civil War: The Game - Great Battles

History Channel's Civil War: The Game - Great Battles is a 3D real-time strategy game published by Activision reminiscent of the Total War series of video games released in January 13, 2003.

Premise
Promotional details of the game are as follows:

"During America's bloodiest war, the destiny of the country rests in your hands. Your skills as a strategic thinker and a tactical commander will decide the outcome. There are plenty of roles to step into, including cavalry members, musketeers, riflemen, and generals. In Change History mode, you can enter a real historical scenario as the side that lost to see if you can change history. The game also provides a reference section, including a Civil War timeline, historical documents, and hundreds of real photographs"

Gameplay

 * Determine the destiny of a country in this historical action-adventure
 * Use your skills as a strategic thinker and a tactical commander
 * Calvary, musketeers, riflemen, cannons, 3D battlefields, and more
 * Civil War timeline; historical documents; 100s of real photographs
 * Preserve the Union or win independence for Dixie; for 1 or 2 players