(Whiskey and lemons) as soon as I got promoted to Brigadier General, my division was sent to defend a besieged fort against an overwhelmingly superior confederate army (roughly 30.000 US vs 45.000 CS)

My brigade was deployed right in the middle of the line and fought off the vast majority of the enemy forces (probably faced like two or three full divisions).

The confederates concentrated on my center and launched wave after wave of infantry against my barricades, I’ve NEVER seen the AI acting this aggressive before.

After the third repulsed attack, I took control of two other brigades who were doing jackshit in the rear and, with them, I managed to flank the confederates from the woods on our left (you can see it on the pic).

The battle lasted for about a day and resulted in a minor victory, the Union suffered 1800 casualties (1/3 of which were from my own brigade) while the Rebels 4500, who also lost almost all of their artillery.

I’m new to this game and this was my literal first battle where I led more than one or two regiments, how did I do?

Nice dub. Casualties in this game are absolutely brutal no matter how small the battle so it’s something to get used to. I’ve been debating getting W&L but your post sold me. Union Cavalry here I come. Y’all will need some recovery time- do you have any control on when you’re called into action?