Civil War for the day

On 17 September 1862, Union forces hurled back a Confederate invasion of Maryland in the Battle of Antietam. With 23,100 killed, wounded, or captured, it remains the bloodiest day in American military history.

If you're interested in Antietam, of course, you could order a copy of this book about the fatal wounding of General Mansfield during the battle by sending a check for $15.95 (including postage) to Mark Seymour, PO Box 79, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096-0079: