The battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) was fought on this day 159 years ago. Antietam (Sharpsburg) was, perhaps, the most fiercely fought battle in American history. Here is an interesting article on the battle and the imagery from that battle.

https://www.history.com/news/b....attle-antietam-photo

How Photos from the Battle of Antietam Revealed the American Civil War’s Horrors - HISTORY
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How Photos from the Battle of Antietam Revealed the American Civil War’s Horrors - HISTORY

Images of the bloodiest battle in U.S. history shocked the public and revealed the war’s gruesome reality.