Command at Antietam: Lincoln, McClellan and Lee

by David L. Keller

Book Overview

The Battle of Antietam, widely known as the bloodiest day in American history, was also a pivotal point in the Civil War. The battle itself was a draw, but it ended Robert E. Lee's first attempt at invading the North when his troops withdrew back across the Potomac in the aftermath of the engagement. The outcome of the battle caused President Lincoln to reevaluate the performance of his general George B. McClellan, a decision that altered the outcome...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467146730
• ISBN13: 9781467146739
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.8"