Units represent individual leaders, infantry companies and cavalry troops of 25-100 men, and individual artillery pieces. 2D and 3D unit icons are available. The terrain has a distinctly hexagonal feel to it, even in the 3D view. There are several levels of zoom that can be used to get close to the action or a more strategic overview of the battlefield. 2D and 3D Views Play proceeds in turns, although each player gets a defensive fire opportunity in his opponent's turn.
Movement comes first for the phasing player.
Unit facing and formation can be changed and units can be moved about the battlefield. Infantry formations include column, line, and extended line. The tradeoff is that the unit is much less effective in melee. But even then, the unit is more likely to retreat rather than taking heavy losses. So if your goal is to fight a delaying action, you need to become very familiar with this formation.