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Antietam National Battlefield
History & Culture

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The majority of historic information about the Battle of Antietam is in this section of our web site. The table below lists categories and links to many specific topics that our park visitors frequently ask questions about. The information that you are interested in can also be found in our navigation above, to the left, the site index, or just do a search.

 
Flags in Battle
For the Colors
Learn about the flags used in the Battle of Antietam
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close of of Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
Learn about the bravest of the brave at Antietam
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Bodies on the battlefield  

Did You Know?
Alexander Gardner's photographs of Antietam were the first ever images to show dead soldiers on the field of battle. A New York Times article about the photographs said it was if the "dead had been laid at our doorsteps."
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Last Updated: November 28, 2006 at 13:14 EST