So You Think You Know Antietam?: The Stories Behind America’s
Bloodiest Day By James and Suzanne Gindlesperger Administered by
the National Park Service, the Antietam National Battlefield
contains nearly 100 monuments, each with its own story. So You
Think You Know Antietam? honors those who took part in this
darkest of days in our nation’s history by telling the stories
behind the monuments. § Who designed the monuments and what do
the symbols represent? § Why are no Confederate soldiers buried
in the national cemetery? § What connection did Clara Barton
have with the battle? § Who was Johnny Cook and what did he do?
So You Think You Know Antietam? answers the above questions and
more. Readers will learn some of the lesser known stories about
Antietam and the human side of war through poignant vignettes
that reveal the ironies and tragedies not normally found in
typical guidebooks. Featuring close to 300 color photos, 10
color-coded chapters and maps, and GPS coordinates of all
monument locations, So You Thi