On November 14, the American Civil War is set loose on gamers

Activision has announced a new title set for release later this year: The History Channel's Civil War. The game will feature twelve of the most famous battles of the American Civil War, such as the battles at Gettysburg, Bull Run and Antietam, told via a first-person perspective, and all with their own diverse landscapes and settings.

Players will be able to fight as a Confederate or Union soldier, utilising authentic firearms to fight in intense battlefield scenarios. The game also features a melee fighting system, including bayonets, sabres, butts of guns and even fists.

The developers have recreated all of the chosen battles with topographical maps and historical accuracy. Each level of the game begins with a documentary describing the historical facts behind each scenario.

The History Channel's Civil War is scheduled to be released on November 14.