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(4.05) | 1 | 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. Originally published in 1965, The Gleam of Bayonets is now recognized as a classic and the standard against which all books on Antietam are measured.… (more) |
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In apparent double battle line, the Federals were moving toward us at charge bayonets, common time, and the sunbeams falling on their well-polished guns and bayonets gave a glamour and a show at once fearful and entrancing.
Lt. E. A. Stickey
Stonewall Brigade
Army of Northern Virginia  We had not proceeded far before I discovered that a heavy force of the enemy had taken possession of a cornfield in my immediate front and from the sun's rays falling on their bayonets projecting above the corn could see that the field was filled with the enemy, with arms in their hands, standing apparently at support arms.
Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker
First Corps
Army of the Potomac | |
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DEDICATED TO
THE MEMORY OF
PRIVATE
LEVI MITCHELL SCOTT
1835-1904)
COMPANY D
(SMYTH RIFLE GREYS)
48th VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT
JONES' BRIGADE
JACKSON'S DIVISION
JACKSON'S CORPS
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA | |
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Foreword
Few battles in which Americans died have left such a mark on history as did Antietam. Preface
Seldom is a historical study, particularly of the Civil War period, accomplished by one man alone. | |
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HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, November 5, 1862.
Major-General McCLELLAN, Commanding, &c.:
GENERAL: On receipt of hte order of the President, sent herewith, you will immediately turn over your command to Major-General Burnside, and repair to Trenton, N.J., reporting, on your arrival at that place, by telegraph, for further orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. W. Hallek,General-in-Chief. (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.) | |
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▾Book descriptions 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. Originally published in 1965, The Gleam of Bayonets is now recognized as a classic and the standard against which all books on Antietam are measured. ▾Library descriptions No library descriptions found. ▾LibraryThing members' description |
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