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Behind the “Brigades of Antietam”

We sat down with Brad Gottfried, the editor of the Brigades of Antietam and all the contributors of the book to give us a little insight in to their brigade. We asked them about the action the brigade was in during the 1862 Maryland Campaign, some of the interesting men that served in the brigade and what they learned during their research over the last several months.

Battlefield Guide, Laura Marfut sat down to discuss Joseph Kershaw’s South Carolina Brigade. This was one of the brigades Laura wrote about in the “Brigades of Antietam” that was published by the Antietam Institute.

Battlefield Guide, James Rosebrock discusses Robert Buchanan’s Brigade. This was one of the brigades Jim wrote about in the “Brigades of Antietam” that was published by the Antietam Institute.

Battlefield guide, Gary Rohrer joined us to talk about Evander Law’s Brigade, Hood’s Division, in Longstreet’s Command. Law’s Brigade was one of the brigades that Gary wrote about in the “Brigades of Antietam”.

Battlefield Guide and Park Ranger Matthew Borders sat down to tell us about Robert Ransom’s Confederate Brigade, of John Walker’s Division in Longstreet’s’ Command. The was one of the brigades that Matt wrote about in the “Brigades of Antietam”.

Battlefield Guide, Sharon Murray wrote about John Gibbon’s Brigade, Doubleday’s Division, in Hooker’s First Union Corps; as part of the “Brigades of Antietam”.

Historian and battlefield guide Steven Stotelmyer tells us more about Thomas Drayton’s Brigade which was in David R. Jones’ Division of Longstreet’s Command. Steve wrote about Drayton’s Brigade as part of the “Brigades of Antietam” book published by the Antietam Institute.

Historian and battlefield guide Joseph Stahl talks about Col. John Brooke’s Brigade which was in Richardson’s Division of Sumner’s Second Corps. Joe wrote about Brooke’s Brigade as part of the “Brigades of Antietam” book published by the Antietam Institute.

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Brigades of Antietam is Here!

We are pleased to announce that the Brigades of Antietam has arrived!  The book, written by a collaboration of Antietam Battlefield Guides, Rangers, and park volunteers presents complete accounts of every infantry and cavalry brigade and their commanders, 112 in all, that fought in the 1862 Maryland Campaign. Bradley Gottfried, the respected author of The Brigades of Gettysburg, and The Maps of Antietam: An Atlas of the Antietam (Sharpsburg) Campaign, is the volume’s editor.

A complimentary copy of Brigades of Antietam is offered to Antietam Institute members at the Sergeant Major membership level or higher.  It will also be offered exclusively for sale to all members of the Antietam Institute for a limited time before being available for purchase by the general public. 

The Brigades of Antietam belongs on the bookshelf of every student of the Maryland Campaign and will be of interest to all Civil War students.  It is certain to become a classic and indispensable reference for 1862 Maryland Campaign.  Be among the first to acquire this important book by joining the Antietam Institute today. 

The Brigades of Antietam  is the first book of a two volume series covering the units that fought in the 1862 Maryland Campaign.  Look for the Artillery of Antietam, the story of the 114 artillery batteries and their commanders, to be published next year.

Antietam Institute President Chris Vincent (on the left) with several contributors to the Brigades of Antietam (left to right Gary Rohrer, Laura Marfut, Brigades editor Brad Gottfried, Jim Rosebrock, and Matt Borders)
Antietam Institute President Chris Vincent (on the left) with several contributors to the Brigades of Antietam (left to right Gary Rohrer, Laura Marfut, Brigades editor Brad Gottfried, Jim Rosebrock, and Matt Borders)

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Christian Webb Starts Internship

The Antietam Institute has awarded an internship to Christian R. Webb of Winchester, Virginia. Christian is a lifelong enthusiast of the American Civil War and currently majoring in U.S. History at Shepherd University. He is looking to expand his experience in digital history and to broaden his research opportunities on the cultural and historical aspect of the 1862 MD Campaign.

Christian will assist the Institute by editing publications and writing articles and press releases. He will also support the institute’s annual Fall Conference and Spring Symposium as chronicler of events and presentations. We are looking forward to working with Christian and welcome him aboard.

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Antietam Journal-Volume 1 has arrived!

The first edition of the Antietam Journal is hot off the press.

It features scholarly articles by two outstanding young National Park Service rangers. The first titled “Perceptions not Realities” by Dan Vermilya addresses the true condition, strength and readiness of the Army of the Potomac at the onset of the Maryland Campaign. The second by Matthew Borders tells the story of the Loudon Valley Campaign, McClellan’s last military operation following the Battle of Antietam.

There are other great features and columns that you will not want to miss. A Journal subscription is a benefit for Antietam Institute members at the Corporal or higher membership level.