NFT: Antietam: Shadows: Mystery, Myth and Machination

Bias is a problem but reasonable conclusions tell the real story. Facts dominate a reasonable conclusion.

In comment 14210462 wgenesis123 said:

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Bias is a problem but reasonable conclusions tell the real story. Facts dominate a reasonable conclusion.

Sure does... it's too bad many people choose to ignore facts in this day in age.

it. The author was a National Park Ranger in Harper’s Ferry for over 30 years. I’m sure his insight is interesting and well-informed. Randomly visiting Antietam sparked my interest in Civil War history many years ago.

keep searching for the complete story of events. Sometimes the conventional wisdom regarding an historical event is flawed or flat out wrong.

of the early Union Army. They were always a tad late in being decisive. McClelland could have committed reserves and destroyed the Confederates. But was talked out of it by a subordinate but older general. The Troopers wanted to attack, but the command staff let them down.

Hindsight is always 20/20 and you never know, the Rebs seemed to be able to reverse the tide early in the war, but they were severely depleted at the end of the day.

My sons (Boy Scouts) and my daughter and wife (Girl Scout and GS Leader) take part in the Antietam Illumination event each year. We were there today at 7am for the cleanup today. It's a really rewarding experience to prepare the lanterns each year for this great event.

Antietam Illumination - ( New Window )

In comment 14210462 wgenesis123 said:

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Bias is a problem but reasonable conclusions tell the real story. Facts dominate a reasonable conclusion.

History is written by the victors.

Wow, those photo's are spooky, super cool, what a great experience for the scouts.