BATTLEFIELD BACKSTORY: Of the thousands of tragedies that played out during the Battle of Antietam, one that gets little attention occurred on David Reel's farm on a ridge behind Confederate lines. Federal artillery struck Reel's barn, causing a fire and burning to death some of the wounded there. (Click on image to enlarge and click here for all posts on this blog.)
Friday, February 17, 2017
ANTIETAM: Little-known tragedy on David Reel's farm
BATTLEFIELD BACKSTORY: Of the thousands of tragedies that played out during the Battle of Antietam, one that gets little attention occurred on David Reel's farm on a ridge behind Confederate lines. Federal artillery struck Reel's barn, causing a fire and burning to death some of the wounded there. (Click on image to enlarge and click here for all posts on this blog.)
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