Before Antietam; Author: Priest, John Michael; Paperback

Author: Priest, John Michael
Paperback; 9 Halftones, 70 Line Illustrations
454 pages
Published: January 1997
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195107128
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Civil War buffs and scholars recognize the dates of September 16-18, 1862, as the period marking the bloodiest battle of the entire campaign--Antietam. But until now, the ten days prior to that event have remained in relative obscurity. Priest offers the first book-length, tactical exploration of the Maryland campaign and the Battles of South Mountain, describing the decisive events leading up to Antietam. 79 illustrations.The dates of 16-18 September 1862 mark the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War: Antietam. This book offers a tactical exploration of the Maryland campaign and the Battles of South Mountain, describing the decisive events leading up to the battle.