Soldiers' Views of the Battle of Antietam
2018-12-08T17:59:47-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/d06/20181208180205003_hd.jpgKeith Snyder from the Antietam National Battlefield shared personal accounts of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. Through letters, photographs and diary entries, Mr. Snyder gave an inside look at the fears, anxieties and private thoughts of the men who fought on what is still the bloodiest single day in American history. The Mosby Heritage Area Association hosted this event.
Keith Snyder from the Antietam National Battlefield shared personal accounts of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam on September… read more
Keith Snyder from the Antietam National Battlefield shared personal accounts of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. Through letters, photographs and diary entries, Mr. Snyder gave an inside look at the fears, anxieties and private thoughts of the men who fought on what is still the bloodiest single day in American history. The Mosby Heritage Area Association hosted this event. close
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