Garry Adelman
Award-winning author and historian who serves as vice president of the Center for Civil War Photography and Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust, specializing in Civil War battles and photography.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 54min
America's Bloodiest Day: Battle of Antietam
Garry Adelman, award-winning author and Civil War photography expert, guides listeners through the clash at Antietam. He explains Lee’s Maryland invasion, McClellan’s intelligence windfall, the brutal phases from the cornfield to Burnside Bridge, and how photography revealed the battle’s shock. The discussion covers casualties, Lincoln’s political gains, and Antietam’s lasting legacy.
