I have this game on Sega Genesis and it rocks. I used to play it about 8 hours a day and claim victory several times a week on both sides when I was a kid. Playing the Americans is far more gratifying though. They made their struggle realistic being undersupplied and outnumbered (as far as trained units go). However the American leadership and tactics are far superior and a competent strategy gamer will take this to full advantage.
This version is a major step down from the Genesis version obviously (due to the graphics mostly).
I give it 8/10
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Oh and one tip for people who play this.... ALWAYS try and have guerilla unit (like Ethan Allen or Daniel Morgan) and if possible an engineer like Knox. They make big difference for the US side. And if you have an expendable unit with a boat (like some of those boys in Connecticut), send some fireboats towards the navies -- it'll be worth it if you can sink 10-20 of their fleet over the course of the game.