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Ali 1 Aiman Ali Prof. Nicholas Malavis HIST 1301 March 23, 2023. History Common Assignment The scholarly historical article from the periodical Civil War Times that was chosen for analysis in this work is titled "Battle's Hard Aftermath" and was written by Steven Cowie. Cowie devotes most of his attention in this article to the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam, which resulted in the destruction of the homes and fields of Sharpsburg's residents and claimed the lives of several thousand soldiers and civilians. The truce that was reached in the battle, which resulted in a stalemate for the most part, was purchased at a steep price by the retreat of the Southern forces. The author's primary point of contention is that the Battle of Antietam in 1862 was the bloodiest day of the entire American Civil War, which resulted in extremely detrimental repercussions for the country's social and economic conditions. Cowie provides support for the thesis and makes an argument based on the evidence gleaned from his extensive research into the American Civil War and the Battle of Antietam. The evidence demonstrates that his primary concept is correct and lays the groundwork for additional study. As is common knowledge, the one-day conflict that resulted in multiple fatalities had far-reaching repercussions, including the terrorization of residents and the destruction of buildings. The tragic event completely rearranged people's lives and caused profound shifts in both their personalities and the routines they had previously followed (Cowie, 36). The residents of the village of Sharpsburg, Maryland, in the state of Maryland, were the ones who most vividly reflected the aftermath of the battle. In just a few hours of fighting, over 23,000 people were either injured, killed, or captured (Cowie, 37). The fact that already fully trained and experienced armies participated in the battle was one of the things

Ali 2 that set it apart from others. Despite this, the infantry tactics of the northerners could have been improved upon since they engaged in frontal attacks while maintaining a closed formation. In the belief that the terrain would prove advantageous to their cause, southern forces chose not to construct any fortifications on the battlefield. Primary sources include things like letters, regimental histories, diaries, and official reports, and it should be noted that the author uses these things. Cowie devotes careful attention to the study of archival accounts in order to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the situation and accurately interpret all of the information that was received. He follows the destinies of particular citizens, people from everyday life who are experiencing challenging circumstances. In addition, the author's book, titled "When Hell Came to Sharpsburg," is the one that reflects all of these facets to the greatest extent. It is common knowledge that Steven Cowie is a competent expert who received his education from California State University, Long Beach. He holds a degree in this field. As a historian, Cowie has focused the majority of his efforts and time on researching the "underside" or "inner side" of the Civil War. In other words, he has been studying this conflict for a very long time. Because of his extensive research experience as well as his knowledge of US history, he is qualified to write about the In conclusion, it is important to point out that the reason why Cowie's article is so ground breaking is that it focuses not on the surface of the Battle of Antietam but rather on the inner workings of the conflict, illuminating the social moments rather than the political ones. It is possible to gain a new perspective on the effects of the battle by reading this article, as well as a better understanding of how people lived during that era. The outcomes of the Battle of Antietam led not to annihilation but rather to salvation, which is the exact opposite of what one might expect to happen. In point of fact, this issue has a significant impact on my world and alters my worldview regarding the sacrifices that my ancestors made in order to ensure a

Ali 3 brighter future for subsequent generations.

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Ali 4 Work Cited Cowie, Steven. “Battle's Hard Aftermath.” Civil War Times , vol. 62, no. 2, 2023, pp. 36-45.

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