02478cam a22003493u 4500 55413 UtSlPG 20260610134257.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Tilberg, Frederick, 1896- Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States. National Park Service. Historical handbook series, no. 31 Release date is 2017-08-23 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland" by Frederick Tilberg is a historical account published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1960s, with subsequent revisions. This book provides a detailed examination of the Battle of Antietam, which occurred on September 17, 1862, and is known as the bloodiest day in American history. It aims to present not only the events of the battle but also the broader implications of this significant conflict in the Civil War. The narrative follows the critical stages of the Battle of Antietam, highlighting key military leaders such as Generals Robert E. Lee and George B. McClellan, and detailing their strategic decisions. It chronicles the series of bloody engagements, from early morning attacks to the climactic clashes at locations like the Sunken Road and Burnside Bridge. The book also explores the consequences of the battle, including the impact it had on military morale, political strategy, and the eventual issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. Tilberg's account emphasizes the heroism and suffering on both sides, coupling historical facts with personal narratives to illustrate the human cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Antietam National Cemetery Maryland Campaign, 1862 United States. National Park Service. Historical handbook series, no. 31 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55413 96244 96244