The Battle of Antietam
A Captivating Guide to an Important Battle of the American Civil War
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of Antietam, then pay attention....
On September 17th, 1862, US President Abraham Lincoln got the great victory he had desired ever since the outbreak of the American Civil War over a year before. Declaring victory would give him the political breathing space he needed to do something that he had been pondering for some time — freeing the slaves.
The great victory Lincoln wanted took place near Antietam Creek in Maryland, near the town of Sharpsburg. The Union called it “The Battle of Antietam,” and the Confederacy referred to it as “The Battle of Sharpsburg.” It is known by both today, but “Antietam” is the more common usage.
The thing about the Battle of Antietam was that it wasn’t really a victory for either side. It was more like a bloody stalemate, except for the fact that the troops of the North remained near the battlefield while the rebels moved to a position that was more suited for defense.
While the battle certainly was not the resounding victory Lincoln had hoped for, he was a very astute politician. If his troops were still on the field and the enemy was not, he won. Privately, though, Lincoln was both angered and horrified by the results of the battle, or rather the lack of them.
In The Battle of Antietam: A Captivating Guide to an Important Battle of the American Civil War, you will discover topics such as
- “Young Napoleon”
- Southern gentlemen
- The men who fought, their equipment and uniforms
- Battle of South Mountain and Harper’s Ferry
- Antietam
- Dunker Church
- “Bloody Lane”
- Burnside’s Bridge
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- Barry Fenty
- 02-05-20
Excellent
Excellent rendition of a complex battle. The reader can follow what occurred with relative ease.
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- Christine Donohoe
- 02-05-20
Five Stars
This is an essential book, not just for understanding the events of the battle, but the context and significance of it.
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- Colin Harrison
- 02-05-20
I Enjoyed It
I thoroughly enjoy studying the Civil War narratives authored by Stephen Sears. They are always informative yet personal and emotional in their context and content, which can be difficult to achieve for writers of non-fiction military campaigns.
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