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	Antietam The Photographic Legacy of America's Bloodiest Day. William A. Frassanito. The author recreates the battle at Antietam scene by scene by documenting the dates and camera locations for each of more than 100 photographs, providing a definitive report on Antietam's role as a landmark in the visual documentation of war. "A fascinating book for Civil War buffs or for anyone curious about the use of photographs in military intelligence or historical research." - Atlantic Monthly. 304 pgs., 125 B&W photos, 7¼"x 9", sfbd. Buy From Amazon | CivilWarStandard		Antietam The Soldiers' Battle. Priest. Concentrating on the days of actual battle - September 16, 17, and 18, 1862 - this gripping tale vividly brings to life the fear, the horror, and the profound courage soldiers displayed on the battlefield of Antietam. 72 detailed maps together with rarely seen photographs detail this firsthand account of the bloodiest day in U.S. Army history. 424 pages, 6"x 9¼", softcover. Buy From Amazon | CivilWarStandard
	Antietam 1862 The Civil War's Bloodiest Day. Norman S. Stevens. Antietam was one of the critical battles of the Civil War. The fortunes of the South were riding high after the resounding victory at Second Manassas, but at the Antietam River the Army of Northern Virginia was fighting for its very life. This title examines the build-up to Hooker's attack, and details the famous clashes at Bloody Lane and Burnside Bridge. 96 pgs., 65 B&W and 17 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.		Artillery Hell The Employment of Artillery at Antietam Johnson & Anderson, Jr. This book examines in detail the role of field artillery in the Battle of Antietam and also presents virtually every aspect of field artillery used during the Civil War. The heart of the book is Maj. Joseph Mills Hanson's never-before-published 1940 report, Employment of Artillery, which the authors build upon through individual chapters on the Union and Confederate artillery at Antietam. 168 pgs., 12 B&W photos, 6"x 9", sfbd.
	Battle of Antietam The Official History by the Battlefield Board. Large & Swisher. This book is an invaluable research tool for understanding the locations of battle lines and troop movements as explained by informational iron tablets erected on the battlefield in 1890 by Confederate General Heth and Union General Carmen. Additional information is also provided for Shepardstown, Harpers Ferry and South Mountain. 224 pages, B&W photographs and maps, 6"x 9", softcover.		Burnside's Bridge Antietam. Cannan. The stone bridge on the southern flank of the Antietam battlefield became one of the Civil War's most powerful symbols of courage and sacrifice. Union general Ambrose Burnside might have outflanked Robert E. Lee's army if his charge across the bridge had been successful. The actions, units and personalities of this crucial sector of the battlefield are described here in detail, accompanied by a full description of the bridge area as it was in 1862 and as it is today. 156 pgs., 5½"x 8½", sfbd. Buy From Amazon | CivilWarStandard
	Crossroads of Freedom - Antietam James M. McPherson. The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest day in American history, with more than 6,000 soldiers killed - four times the number lost on D-Day and twice the fatalities of the September 11th terrorist attacks. In this bestselling book, America's most eminent Civil War historian, James McPherson, paints a masterful account of this pivotal battle, the events that led up to it, and its aftermath. "A wonderful book.... History doesn't get any better than this." - Christian Science Monitor. 219 pgs., 35 B&W illustrations, 6"x 9¼", hdbd. Buy from Amazon | CivilWarStandard		Death in September The Antietam Campaign. Jamieson. In one of the greatest intelligence coups of the Civil War, two Union soldiers found a copy of General Robert E. Lee's orders to divide his army for the capture of Harpers Ferry in September 1862. This book dramatically presents the ensuing battle in which Lee's badly outnumbered troops faced the staccato assaults of General McClellan in the bloodiest day of the war at Antietam Creek. 160 pgs., 33 B&W photos and 13 maps, 6"x 9", hdbd.
	Fields of Honor Pivotal Battles of the Civil War Bearss. "Bearss evokes almost hallucinatory sensations on the battlefield." - The Wall Street Journal. Rich with human interest and colorful detail, this book presents a unique narrative of more than 15 of the Civil War's most critical battles, from the first shots at Fort Sumter; through the bloody battles at Antietam, Shiloh and Gettysburg; to the dignified surrender at Appomattox. 448 pages, 75 B&W photographs and 25 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover.		Forged in Fire War in the East, From Manassas to Antietam, 1861-1862. Jim Miles. Describes the early battles, highlighting noteworthy incidents of combat and the contributions of the individuals whose strategies shaped them. Includes driving tours that enable you to see firsthand the battlefields and important sites. 526 pgs., 270 period photos and line drawings, 135 photos of the driving tour, and more. 8"x 10", sfbd.
	Giants in the Cornfield The 27th Indiana Infantry. Jones, Jr. This narrative studies the history and dynamics of the 27th Indiana's members, giving special emphasis to their experiences and the severe casualties suffered in the bloody cornfields at Antietam. Drawing on thousands of letters, family records and diaries, it also provides insight into the family life, discipline, medical care, camp life and morals of these men who, interestingly enough, made up the Union Army's tallest regiment. 319 pages, photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.		Guide to the Battle of Antietam Luvaas & Nelson, ed. "America's bloodiest day" - the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862 - left more dead American soldiers in its wake than any other 24-hour period in history. Eyewitness accounts by battle participants and explicit directions to points of interest make this guide an invaluable resource for both travelers and non-travelers who want a greater understanding of this most devastating event. 336 pgs., 50 B&W illustrations, 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
	Landscape Turned Red The Battle of Antietam. Stephen W. Sears. Winner of the Fletcher Pratt Award for best nonfiction book about the Civil War, this vivid drama of Antietam - the Civil War's bloodiest battle - draws upon a remarkable cache of diaries, dispatches and letters to recreate the experience not only of military leaders, but also of soldiers, both Union and Confederate. It's a combination of brilliant military analysis with narrative history of enormous power. 464 pgs., 25 B&W illustrations and maps, 6"x 9", sfbd.		Spirits of the Civil War A fascinating guide to the strange history and the ghostly locations of the Civil War, this book takes you to dozens of haunted sites in both the North and the South. You'll witness the haunts of slavery and the Underground Railroad, the haunted prisons and prison camps, the spirits of the Lincoln Assassination, and the war's haunted battlefields, including Antietam, Stones River, Gettysburg and others. 244 pages, 7½"x 9¼", softcover.
	The Antietam Campaign Gallagher, ed. Ten essays offer fresh insight into the bloodiest day of the Civil War. Contributors explore such questions as military leadership, the performance of untried military units, and the ways in which the battle has been remembered. "A well-crafted collection of reasoned and thought provoking examinations of issues revolving around the battle. Your Antietam library is incomplete without it." - Civil War News. 352 pgs., 46 illustrations and maps, 6"x 9¼", hdbd.		The Battlefields of the Civil War This book tells the stories of 13 of the most important Civil War battles including First Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg and the Wilderness. It not only describes the military outcomes of these great engagements, it also delves into the personalities of the commanders and their subordinates and how they may have affected the outcome of the battles. Includes 35 full-page color spreads of artifacts, 28 color paintings of soldiers and 166 historical photos. 256 pgs., 10"x 13", sfbd.
	Too Afraid to Cry Maryland Civilians in the Antietam Campaign. Ernst. This book weaves together firsthand accounts and fast paced narrative into a tapestry that accurately portrays Unionist and secessionist citizens throughout the 1862 Maryland campaign. Their stories told here for the first time are no less important than those of the soldiers who marched through their cornfields, and are essential to a full understanding of the Civil War. 320 pgs., 40 illustrations, 6"x 9", sfbd.

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