“I wish I knew more about Civil War history, and maybe if I read a few more books about individual battles like this one I will be able to piece together a more comprehensive picture in my head. This book does a good job of explaining why Antietman mattered. Other than being the bloodiest single day of fighting in U.S. history, it was also a turning point in the war. Other main points I gleaned are that General McClennan messed up big, and war as a whole is confusing and horrible.
There are a lot of interesting details, like many Union soldiers were attacked by angry bees, and there were several women (disguised as men) fighting that day. The pages are packed with many interesting historic battlefield photos and portraits.”
Donna B wrote this review Sunday, October 18 2009.
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