Battlefield Journal brings history’s greatest epic battles to life. In each episode, we dive deep into one decisive conflict, uncovering the strategies, turning points, and key figures that shaped its outcome. From ancient battlefields to modern wars, explore the moments that changed history.Listen to a free episode on the first Thursday of every month.Discover even more at BattlefieldJournal.com. Read current and past battle stories, explore in-depth analysis, and unlock new battles published every week.

On September 17, 1862, the fields near Sharpsburg, Maryland, became the setting for the bloodiest single day in American history. In this debut episode of Battlefield Journal, we explore the Battle of Antietam - its causes, the leaders, the brutal clashes in the Cornfield, Bloody Lane, and Burnside’s Bridge, and the outcome that changed the course of the Civil War. Learn how a single battle halted Robert E. Lee’s invasion of the North and gave President Lincoln the confidence to issue the Ema...