The Battle of Antietam, Md. Sept. 17th 1862. [graphic] : This splendid victory was achieved by the "Army of Potomac," commanded by their great general Geo. B. McClellan over the rebel army under Lee Jackson and a host of others utterly routing and compell
Title
The Battle of Antietam, Md. Sept. 17th 1862 This splendid victory was achieved by the "Army of Potomac," commanded by their great general Geo. B. McClellan over the rebel army under Lee Jackson and a host of others utterly routing and compelling them to a precipitate retreat across the Potomac to save themselves from capture or annihilation
Description
Battlefield scene showing Union soldiers on horseback charging Confederate soldiers on foot. Includes a Confederate soldier downing a union soldier with a bayonet and the Confederates on retreat., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War views, places & events., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Creator
Currier & Ives
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *GC - Civil War - Campaigns & battles - Antietam [5779.F.47]