Crossroads of freedom : Antietam
In this book, prize winning author James M. McPherson tells the story of the battle of Antietam - the turning point of the whole Civil War, and the bloodiest day in American history. In a concise narrative, McPherson takes readers through the events leading up to Antietam, and through the savage fighting of the battle itself. The final chapters will discuss the aftermath of the battle and why it truly was a pivotal moment in American history
Autographs (Provenance)
xvi, 203 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm.
9780195135213, 0195135210
49355607
Introduction: death in September
The pendulum of war, 1861-1862
Taking off the kid gloves, June-July 1862
"The federals got a very complete smashing", August-September 1862
Showdown at Sharpsburg
The beginning of the end