The Gleam of Bayonets; The Battle of Antietam and the Maryland Campaign of 1862
by Murfin, James V
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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Synopsis
One of the bloodiest days in American military history, the Battle of Antietam turned the tide of the Civil War in favor of the North and delivered the first major defeat to Robert E. Lee's army. In The Gleam of Bayonets, James V. Murfin gives a compelling account of the events and personalities involved in this momentous battle. The gentleness and patience of Lincoln, the vacillations of McClellan, and the grandeur of Lee - all unfold before the reader. The battle itself is presented with precision and scope as Murfin blends together atmosphere and fact, emotions and tactics, into a dramatic and coherent whole.
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- Bookseller
- Midway Used and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 75729
- Title
- The Gleam of Bayonets; The Battle of Antietam and the Maryland Campaign of 1862
- Author
- Murfin, James V
- Format/Binding
- Full Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1996
- Bookseller catalogs
- Civil War;
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