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Antietam Battlefield

The bloodiest single day in American history. 23,000 casualties in 12 hours. Burnside Bridge ran red with blood. Soldiers still march across. The cornfield never stops echoing with gunfire.

1862 - Present
Sharpsburg, Maryland, USA
100000+ witnesses

Antietam saw more death in one day than any other American battle.

The Battle

September 17, 1862:

  • Single bloodiest day
  • 23,000 casualties
  • Bodies piled high
  • Changed war’s course
  • Horror beyond words

Burnside Bridge

Contested crossing:

  • 500 held it
  • Thousands died trying
  • Blue lights seen
  • Drums heard
  • Spirits march across

The Cornfield

Killing field:

  • Fought over 15 times
  • Changed hands constantly
  • Bodies carpeted ground
  • Gunfire still heard
  • Figures seen at dawn

Bloody Lane

Sunken road:

  • 5,000 died here
  • Bodies filled it
  • Soldiers seen
  • Singing heard
  • Irish Brigade remains

The Ghosts

Documented apparitions:

  • Soldiers in formation
  • Cannon fire sounds
  • Screams of wounded
  • Officers on horseback
  • Children see them most

Modern Investigation

Constant activity:

  • Rangers report
  • Visitors experience
  • Photos capture
  • EVP abundant
  • Energy permanent

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