Slitherine announces an April 16th release date for Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword, a new wargame based on the American Civil War in development at Western Civilization Software. "It’s always a pleasure to work with the team at Western Civilization Software, but I believe this release is truly special," says Erik Rutins, Director of Product Development at Matrix Games. "For Civil War computer wargame fans, I believe that the incredible research and great gameplay included in Brother against Brother will make this game the definitive treatment of these battles for years to come." There are screenshots and further details on the game's product section, and here's a bit on what to expect:

In Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword, the focus is on the opening battles of the American Civil War. Players will be able to command both sides and relive the major encounters of 1861 and early 1862. Thanks to extensive historical and topographical research, including in-person examinations of each battlefield and consultations of materials previously unavailable to game-designers, the maps and orders of battle each have been recreated at an unprecedented scale and level of detail.

Connoisseurs of the period will immediately notice that the behavior of the commanders and their soldiers perfectly matches the tactics of this era! However, Brother against Brother is much more than a rigorous simulation, it also offers several what-if scenarios for a very refreshing approach to famous battles such as 1st Manassas or Wilson’s Creek.