Antietam, Maryland. Burnside Bridge. Photographed From A Tree (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

Antietam refers to a significant battle during the United States Civil War, fought on September 17, 1862, in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The image in question is a photograph taken at Antietam Battlefield, specifically from a tree, focusing on Burnside Bridge. This bridge was strategically important as it crossed Antietam Creek, and played a crucial role during the conflict when Union forces attempted to cross the creek under the command of Brigadier General Ambrose Everett Burnside. The battle resulted in over 23,000 casualties, making it one of the deadliest single days in American history. The photograph captures a slice of this historical event and the landscape that bore witness to it.