The Hagerstown Pike acted as the axis of advance for Gen. Joe Hooker's I Corps on September 17, 1862. Famed units such as the Iron Brigade battled with Confederates near the West Woods and the Cornfield. Antietam Battlefield Guide Kevin Pawlak joins Garry Adelman and Kristopher White for a lively video exploration of Antietam.

This video is part of our battlefield tour series commemorating the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. You can view the whole playlist here:    • Unknown Antietam: 159th Anniversary o...  

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