Michigan at Antietam: The Wolverine State S Sacrifice on America S Bloodiest Day

by Jack Dempsey

America's single bloodiest day was at the Battle of Antietam, and Michigan played a prominent role. Discover the state's connections to the Lost Order, one of the Civil War's greatest mysteries. Explore George A. Custer's role as a staff officer in combat. Mourn the extraordinary losses Michiganders suffered, including one regiment losing nearly half its strength at the epicenter of the battle. The Wolverine State's contributions to secure the Union and enable the Emancipation Proclamation are vast and worthy of a monument on the battlefield. Authors Jack Dempsey and Brian James Egen provide research and analysis that shed new insights on the role of Michigan soldiers and civilians during the epic struggle.

274 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 2015

About the author

I am an avid historian, former President of the Michigan Historical Commission and Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee, and award-winning author. My writing focuses on the Civil War, the history of Michigan, and its cultural heritage. My book presentations have been featured at The Henry Ford, the Historical Society of Michigan, the Kerrytown Book Fest, historical museums, public libraries, Civil War Round Tables, in schools, and on public television and radio. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Michigan State University and a law degree from George Washington University. My wife, Suzzanne, and I live in Plymouth Township, Michigan.

Reviews

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a well-documented account of Michigan soldiers at the Civil War battle at Antietam. It has nice, glassy paper, well-reproduced pictures, detailed maps, and good supporting appendices. The prose is matter-of-fact and largely verbatim from sources but cannot really be called "stirring" or "exciting." The authors advocate for a memorial to Michigan's sacrifice at Antietam, being the only major contributor to the battle without appropriate recognition. It's a worthwhile addition to a Michigan history or Civil War history collection.

[Steve Barney · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book about various Michigan regiments involved in the battles in Sharpsburg (Antietam), Maryland during the Civil War. Well written and researched by Dempsey and Egen.