Michigan at Antietam : the Wolverine State's sacrifice on America's bloodiest day
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- ISBN: 9781625854568 (electronic bk)
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Subject: | Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862 Michigan History Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Nonfiction History Military |
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Michigan at Antietam : The Wolverine State's Sacrifice on America's Bloodiest Day
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Michigan at Antietam : The Wolverine State's Sacrifice on America's Bloodiest Day
This Civil War study examines the role played by Michiganders in the Battle of Antietam, shedding new light on their sacrifices and contributions. The Battle of Antietam remains the bloodiest day in American history, and the people of Michigan played a prominent role both in the fighting and the events surrounding it. In Michigan at Antietam , Jack Dempsey and Brian James Egan--both Civil War historians and Michigan natives--explore the state's many connections to the historic conflict. Dempsey reveals the state's connections to the Lost Order, one of the Civil War's greatest mysteries. He also delves into George A. Custer's role as a staff officer in combat. Most importantly, he mourns the extraordinary losses Michiganders suffered, including one regiment losing nearly half its strength at the epicenter of the battle. The Wolverine State's contributions to secure the Union and enable the Emancipation Proclamation are vast and worthy of a monument on the battlefield. The authors provide research and analysis that shed new insights on the role of Michigan soldiers and civilians during the epic struggle.