Dead of Antietam

Antietam, Maryland Confederate dead in a ditch on the right wing used as a rifle pit

Here we present an historic image of Antietam, Maryland Confederate dead in a ditch on the right wing used as a rifle pit. It was taken in 1862 by Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882.

The image shows Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862.

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Image ID# FEBA312D
Ref: loc/Civil War

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Antietam

• Civil War Battles

• Civil War Casualties