Publisher's Synopsis
September Echoes: The Maryland Campaign of 1862 is a historical book written by John W. Schildt. The book is a comprehensive account of the Civil War campaign that took place in Maryland in September 1862. The author provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the campaign, the battles that were fought, and the aftermath of the campaign. The book begins with an overview of the strategic importance of Maryland during the Civil War and the reasons why both the Union and Confederate forces were interested in the state. The author then provides a detailed account of the movements of the Union and Confederate armies leading up to the campaign. The book also includes a detailed description of the battles that were fought during the campaign, including the battles of South Mountain, Antietam, and Shepherdstown. The author provides a vivid description of the tactics used by both sides during these battles and the impact they had on the outcome of the campaign. In addition to the battles themselves, the book also explores the impact of the campaign on the people of Maryland. The author describes the experiences of civilians caught in the middle of the fighting and the impact that the campaign had on their lives. Overall, September Echoes: The Maryland Campaign of 1862 is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most significant campaigns of the Civil War. The author's attention to detail and vivid descriptions make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War.This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
