Sharpsburg: A Civil War Narrative

The Civil War sometimes called The American Iliad is an epic of violence rage bravery and love whose echoes still can be heard. Americas bloodiest day was September 17 1862--the Battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg which enabled President Lincoln to issue a proclamation freeing all slaves in the rebellious states. The battles story is told here by two soldiers: a Yankee who fights for union justice and equality; and a Rebel for whom the war is a battle for freedom. Both voices still haunt todays struggles over race rights and the flag.