Armies of Antietam: Inside the regiments and leaders of America’s bloodiest day

E53 - Armies of Antietam: Inside the regiments and leaders of America’s bloodiest day

Published: January 7, 2026

Duration: 51:54

In Episode 53, Jim Smith and Robert Gottschalk join co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan to discuss their new book, Armies of Antietam, a comprehensive look at the organization of both armies during the Maryland Campaign of September 1862. Their work focuses on each regiment of the Union and Confederate armies as well as biographical information on the regimental commanders. (John also sneaked in a question about Rush, Smith's favorite rock band.)

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