Osprey Graphic History 2 : The Bloodiest Day : Battle of Antietam

Author - Larry Hama  Illustrator - Ron Wagner

The battle of Antietam was the first major American Civil War battle fought on Northern soil, and saw stiff Union resistance halt General Lee's army's bold advance. This book vividly evokes the reality of what each person went through, visualising key decisions and remarkable acts of courage displayed by privates, nurses and generals alike.

Contents

• Who's Who
• Background to the Historic Battle
• The Battle
• Aftermath
• Glossary
• Additional Resources