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A savage thunder, Antietam and the bloody road to freedom, Jim Murphy

Label
A savage thunder, Antietam and the bloody road to freedom, Jim Murphy
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-98) and index
Illustrations
illustrationsmaps
Index
index present
Intended audience
Ages 8-12
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
A savage thunder
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
241304363
Responsibility statement
Jim Murphy
Sub title
Antietam and the bloody road to freedom
Summary
In September 1862, two great armies faced each other across Antietam Creek. The outnumbered Confederate forces were led by General Robert E. Lee. The Union army was led by General George B. McClellan. Jim Murphy uses archival photographs, maps, and firsthand accounts to recreate one of America's most important battles
Target audience
pre adolescent