Overview
September 17, 1862, the day of the Battle of Antietam, was one of the most consequential days in the history of the United States and a moment in time when the future of the country could have veered in two starkly different directions. The fighting near Sharpsburg, Maryland would change the course of American history, but in the process, it became the costliest day this nation has ever known, with more than 23,000 men falling as casualties. AUTHOR: Daniel J. Vermilya is a Civil War historian who works as a park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park. He has previously worked as a park ranger at Antietam National Battlefield and Monocacy National Battlefield and is also a licensed battlefield guide at Antietam. He is the author of The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and James Garfield and the Civil War. 150 images and maps
Full Product Details
Author: Daniel Vermilya
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Imprint: Savas Beatie
ISBN: 9781611213751
ISBN 10: 1611213754
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 30 April 2018
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""A meticulous and impressively informative read, ""That Field of Blood"" is a very highly recommended addition to personal, community, and academic library American Civil War History collections and supplemental studies lists.""--James Cox ""Midwest Book Review"" (6/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)
"""A meticulous and impressively informative read, ""That Field of Blood"" is a very highly recommended addition to personal, community, and academic library American Civil War History collections and supplemental studies lists.""--James Cox ""Midwest Book Review"" (6/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)"
A meticulous and impressively informative read, That Field of Blood is a very highly recommended addition to personal, community, and academic library American Civil War History collections and supplemental studies lists. --James Cox Midwest Book Review (06/01/2018)
A meticulous and impressively informative read, That Field of Blood is a very highly recommended addition to personal, community, and academic library American Civil War History collections and supplemental studies lists. --James Cox Midwest Book Review (6/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Daniel J. Vermilya is a Civil War historian who works as a park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park. He has previously worked as a park ranger at Antietam National Battlefield and Monocacy National Battlefield and is also a licensed battlefield guide at Antietam. He is the author of The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and James Garfield and the Civil War. He lives in Frederick, Maryland, with his wife Alison.
