Meet the Authors - "Armies of Antietam"

Join us on March 7 for a 'Meet the Authors' Book Signing of our latest publication - "Armies of Antietam" at the Education Center. 101W Main Street, Sharpsburg.

"Armies of Antietam: The Union and Confederate Armies at the Battle of Antietam" is a comprehensive look at the organization of both armies during the Maryland Campaign of September 1862. This work focuses on each regiment of the Federal and Confederate armies, as well as biographical information on the regimental commanders. Each regimental entry includes information on service before, during, and after the Maryland Campaign. The work also provides for each regiment where its companies were organized, how it was armed, and the casualties it suffered during the Maryland Campaign.

Robert Gottschalk first became interested in the Civil War 60 years ago, when his family regularly visited Gettysburg. Growing up in the Philadelphia area, he graduated with a B.A> in History from West Chester University. A temporary ranger at Antietam during the 125th anniversary years, Bob continued to do interpretive programs there after leaving, as well as at Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry, Valley Forge, and Richmond, among others. "Armies of Antietam" is his first book. Robert currently lives near Indianapolis.

J.O. Smith is a native of Miami, Florida and a lifelong student of the Civil War. Jim began volunteering at Antietam in 2017 and became a certified battlefield guide in 2018. He currently serves as Vice President and a board member of the Antietam Institute. Jim contributed chapters for "Brigades of Antietam" and "Commanders of Antietam", and has written for "The Antietam Journal." He has an MA in history from the University of Georgia and undergraduate and law degrees from Duke University. A corporate lawyer for more than 25 years in the Washington, DC area, he has been with Hilton since 2011. Jim and his family live in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Books will be available to purchase.

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