Revisiting The Epicenter of the Battle of Antietam: Unknown Antietam 159

One of the largest and most important preservation victories for the American Battlefield Trust occurred in 2015, when we acquired 44 acres of absolutely sacred and hallowed ground at the intersection of Dunker Church Road and Cornfield Avenue. Join Garry Adelman, Kris White, Bryan Cheeseboro, Tom Clemens and President of the Trust David Duncan for an overview of the action across this field on September 17, 1862.

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

[brutusbuk]

Chris' commentary makes everything so much more understandable. He admitted this battle was confusing, and his explanation reflected that, yet he still managed to provide an understanding of the chaos. I'd love to see him used even more.

[donnyleehicks]

Thanks for securing this very sanguine ground.

[blukeblue]

Thank you for preserving this hallowed ground!!! You are amazing!!

[lawrencemyers]

Wow. I've been to the Antietam Battlefield five times since 1990, but never knew that the 44 acre section was privately owned. Always assumed that the whole area around the VC was NPS land.
Thanks to all who endeavored to preserve this piece of our nation's history.

[Alex-ejwm]

I donated to the Antietam battlefield a while back and it's great to see the fruits of those donations. Thanks guys

[ethanmorris]

Like Gettysburg Lee chose to fight at Antietam to keep his Army from being destroyed in detail and keep from being cut of from his line of communication and retreat.

[patricklynch]

I actually enjoyed Bryan and Kris's discussion about the effectiveness of Burnside. It brings to mind Grant's comments(I believe in his memoirs) that he would not treat his predecessors in command harshly because the role was so difficult. I watched this after the High Watermark and Final Attack sections and I found the size of the final assault and progress by Burnside's command(until Hill's attack) enlightening. Great job by all yesterday and today. Thanks for putting this together.

[HighVelocityRips]

So proud of the efforts of everyone involved w/ saving these lands, congratulations to all.

[bryanzirkel]

So awesome to see you guys all keeping history alive

[dmmchugh]

The bloodiest day in American military history.
Americans killing Americans: Antietam, 9/17/1862.
I visited the battlefield a number of years ago and found it quite sobering and reflective. If you travel there, be sure to tour the displays in the visitor's center: the saw from a battle field doctor's bag is a rather harrowing sight.

[patrickcarpenter]

this guy had me the moment he said 1:59. all i needed to know about his tendency towards detail was divulged in that initial sentence. keep up the good work!

[JOEHOVA]

i stood in this spot, this year, for the first time. Thank you to the ABT for securing this land for all of us.

[jorgemartinpaez]

Very interesting story unfolding September 17, 1862, the beginning of the turning point for the Civil war... septiembre 17 1862, la batalla tan Sangrosa de USA!!! Y tanto interésante historia desarrollando

[annaroland]

In the Battle, where is the Brandenburg farm? I have been there, quite a long time ago I'm thinking around 1974 my friend's family owned the farm, and it was considered to be in Hagerstown. there is a (creepy) woods at the back of the property it is a small farm and that is all I remember about it. Thank you Annmarie in Oregon

[KWHgames]

Very good coverage -- been following it since yesterday. Excellent discussion and very interesting and informative. I have shared with friends and on my YT channel, which refers to your coverage in relation to board wargames on the Battle of Antietam. Thanks again.

[stevetrimborn]

Thank you for what you're doing and THANK YOU to the families of that former farmstead that sell to you vs to some developer for a likely higher payday. This is a great recap of the action right at the heart of the Battle of Antietam.

[leonardroman]

Proud to be a member of the Battlefield trust. My last visit to Antietam was over 10 years ago, and I left feeling I saw all there was to see. The acquisition is game changing! Thank you!

[evanmyers]

When you do these battlefield tour I see thing I didn't see the two times I've been Anthiem which means I need to go back.

[roberttetreault]

Thank you great work. I have been reading Rev. Theodore Gerrish's history of the 20th Maine. He had a interesting account over looking the battlefield from his account. A family member gifted the book to me. Good read I think.

[galghaidhil]

Great presentation, although a fuzzy microphone cover would get rid of wind noise interference.