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    The Battle of Antietam: The Bloodiest Day

    By Ted Alexander and Jeffry D. Wert

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    A fresh and gripping recounting of the seminal battle is told in this exciting history.


    The heavy fog that shrouded Antietam Creek on the morning of September 17, 1862, was disturbed by the boom of Federal artillery fire. The carnage and chaos began in the East Woods and Cornfield and continued inexorably on as McClellan's and Lee's troops collided at the West Woods, Bloody Lane and Burnside Bridge. Though outnumbered, the Rebels still managed to hold their ground until nightfall. Chief historian of the Antietam National Battlefield, Ted Alexander renders a fresh and gripping portrayal of the battle, its aftermath, the effect on the civilians of Sharpsburg and the efforts to preserve the hallowed spot. Maps by master cartographer Steven Stanley add further depth to Alexander's account of the Battle of Antietam.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateSep 15, 2011
    ISBN9781614233237
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    • 4/5
      An interesting book by National Park Service historian, Ted Alexander, recounts the bloodiest day during the American Civil War. With a concise language, he describes the movements of the troops as they engaged and fought each other over the battleground. A good overview of the battle, with a number of personal interest stories tucked in, and some good maps. There is a good index as well, and a list of sources. A good indication of a history book is one that doesn't tell everything, but tells enough to make the reader want to read more. This book completes that task well. Recommended.