Antietam 1862: With visitor information (Trade Editions) (Paperback)

~ Norman Stevens (Author) "There was an unpleasant air of defeat hanging over the long, dusty blue columns of the Federal Army of Virginia as it sullenly retired on..." (more)
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Antietam was one of the critical battles of the American Civil War. The fortunes of the South were riding high after the resounding victory at Second Manassas. While Bragg and Kirby Smith invaded Kentucky, Lee's invasion of Maryland was intended to maintain the Southern offensive momentum and to win the recognition of the European powers. But his bold plan was compromised – and at the Antietam River the Army of North Virginia was fighting for its very life. Norman Stevens looks not only at Antietam, but at the whole period beginning with the Union retreat at Second Manassas.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (June 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841761192
• ISBN-13: 978-1841761190
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,177,835 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Antietam 1862" Meets The Test!, August 30, 2006

By	H. V. Trippe - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Antietam 1862: The Civil War's Bloodiest Day (Campaign) (Paperback)

I found this book to be one of the best in covering the Battle of Antietam in a general form. In order to study the battle with more detail one must select those available as to individual units, armies or individuals.

The publisher, Osprey Publishing,has provided an excellent and attractive format. Mr. Norman Stevens is to congratulated on this his first publication at least with this publisher. The details such as maps, illustrations and list of units in "Order of Battle" are excellent.

I would recommend this book for any student of the war.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Antietam 1862: The Civil War's Bloodiest Day (Campaign) , August 16, 2006

By	J. Wood (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Antietam 1862: The Civil War's Bloodiest Day (Campaign) (Paperback)

Very detailed documentation of the Antietam campaign. I found many facts that were absolutely amazing, for the Civil War buffs this is a good read.