Crossroads of Freedom Antietam Author:James M. McPherson In this book, author James M. McPherson tells the story of the battle of Antietam - the turning point of the whole Civil War, and the bloodiest day in American history. In a concise narrative, McPherson takes readers through the events leading up to Antietam, and through the savage fighting of the battle itself. The final chapters will discuss t... more »he aftermath of the battle and why it truly was a pivotal moment in American history.« less