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THTP EP: To Antietam Creek (MD Campaign 1862 Revisited) Part One w/ D. Scott Hartwig
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Patrick is joined by acclaimed historian D. Scott Hartwig to retrace the opening movements of the Maryland Campaign of 1862. We explore the strategic calculations behind Lee’s invasion, the Union response, the movement of armies across Maryland, and the events that brought the opposing forces toward Antietam Creek.
From the roads and towns of western Maryland to the decisions made in headquarters and on the march, this episode examines the campaign as a living story of uncertainty, ambition, and military consequence. What did Lee hope to accomplish by invading the North?…
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