<t> As the Union, I highly endorse invading Kentucky in August of '62 - at least against the AI.&nbsp; The main prerequisite is that the AC in Cairo (usually Halleck) gets initiative.&nbsp; I normally stack the majority of my western forces there, along with my good offensive generals (Granger, Pope ...

<t> I don't start swapping commanders until I get more two stars with high command ratings.&nbsp; At start, the only guy left available for army command is Butler.&nbsp; With Scott a high risk of getting sent off to the old general's home, I keep ol' Spoons in reserve.&nbsp; That way if Scott does ...