Antietam: A History of the National Battlefield Site (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781434478504)

This concise historical account provides an authoritative overview of the Battle of Antietam, one of the pivotal conflicts of the American Civil War. The book examines the troop movements, strategic decisions, and brutal combat that took place on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Drawing on military records and firsthand observations, it reconstructs the timeline of the battle and explains its broader significance in shaping the course of the war. Designed for clarity and precision, the text is well-suited for both general readers and Civil War enthusiasts seeking an accessible introduction to the bloodiest single-day battle in American history.