Crisis at Antietam

@ The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee was in grave peril. With nearly half his forces exhausted and straggling, Lee confronted George McClellan’s Army of the Potomac—a Union force poised for a decisive victory that famously slipped from its grasp. Set within the broader Maryland Campaign, this groundbreaking work plunges readers into the chaos of September 17, 1862. Join us as author and historian Steven Eden provides a meticulous tactical analysis of the brutal opening hours of the Civil War’s bloodiest single day. Steven Eden is a retired Army officer and veteran of Afghanistan. He taught history at West Point and is the author of two books, including Military Blunders: Wartime Fiascoes from the Roman Age Through World War I, and numerous magazine articles for professional and historical journals. He specialized in conducting battlefield staff rides for military organizations in Europe and the United States, including Antietam, while an instructor at Fort Meade, Maryland. Zoom Webinar Instructions / For further assistance, please contact [email protected] Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live