"The Battle of Antietam ( Sharpsburg) 6.45 AM -7.00 AM" Topic

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CHRIS DODSON	06 Apr 2022 9:20 a.m. PST
The Battle of Antietam ( Sharpsburg) 17th September 1862 6.45 AM to 7.00 AM . Overview. The Union First Corps, Major General Joseph Hooker commanding is attacking in a broad sweep from the East to the West woods. url=https://postimg.cc/G9p5xkT9] ‌ The Union First Division, Brigadier General Abner Doubleday commanding is making good progress into the West woods with the Iron Brigade, led by Brigadier General John Gibbon engaged in fierce fighting. url=https://postimg.cc/1n3JMQtb] ‌ Meanwhile, Union Sharpshooters of the 2nd United States Sharpshooters under Colonel Henry A V Prost are engaging the Confederate forces under Brigadier General Jubal A Early. url=https://postimg.cc/BXL7d4g0] ‌ In the centre, the Union Third Brigade of the Third Division, Colonel Thomas Gallagher commanding, has been flanked by Virginians of Winders Brigade. url=https://postimg.cc/VSRKj6Yj] ‌ These crack troops of the ‘Stonewall Brigade', commanded by Colonel Andrew Grigsby, unleash devastating volleys into the Federals from behind the Hagerstown Pike fence. The shaken Third Brigade is forced to retire as a result. Meanwhile, First Brigade, Second Division, Brigadier General Abram Duryee commanding has taken significant casualties from Confederates on the Smoketown road and has also been forced to regroup. url=https://postimg.cc/bDVLBBSr] ‌ However, the rest of Brigadier General Ricketts Union Second Division is clearing the East Woods and pushing the Confederate defenders back towards the Mumma farm. url=https://postimg.cc/BPt7Z0f2] ‌ url=https://postimg.cc/kDhh1BWs] ‌ The Confederate artillery under Colonel S D Lee around the Dunkard church are coming under increasingly effective Union artillery fire. url=https://postimg.cc/cvf9Lh2k] ‌ url=https://postimg.cc/WhBYVCWJ] ‌ Major General Joseph Hooker and his Corps staff, positioned by the Miller farm spring house, receive news that the Union Twelfth Corps under the command of Major General Joseph K F Mansfield is approaching the East woods. url=https://postimg.cc/TyGkLmXd] ‌ Forwards, the Union forever!
Perris0707	06 Apr 2022 1:08 p.m. PST
Ok. First WOW. Second, where is this diorama located? Third, WOW! That is impressive.
Zeelow	06 Apr 2022 1:11 p.m. PST
A+++++++++
CHRIS DODSON	06 Apr 2022 10:59 p.m. PST
Thank you for the kind comments. The 6.30-6.45 AM provides further details including the story so far and the project in general. Best wishes, Chris
winser54	13 Apr 2022 9:31 a.m. PST
These reports are wonderful. Thanks for sharing them.