The Battle of Antietam Official Records and Battle Description

Battle Description	A brief description of the battle
Sequence of Events	Provides the sequence of events for the Maryland Campaign, including those at South Mountain and Harpers Ferry. The times for the events on the day of the battle are also provided
The Maryland Campaign	The battle with a Southern slant. Taken from the Confederate Military History, Volume 3
The Battle of Antietam According to Shotgun.	This is a description that I wrote just to help the folks that are newcomers to this battle understand it.
The Invasion of Maryland	A little something written by James Longstreet after the war
John B. Gordon at Antietam	Chapter VII of his book, "Reminiscences of the Civil War"
Jubal A. Early at Antietam	Chapter XVI of his Autobiography.
J.E.B. Stuart At Antietam	Chapter X, The Life and Campaigns of Major-General J.E.B. Stuart
The Lost Order	Chapter XVI of Longstreet's book "From Manassas to Appomattox."
Antietam Battlefield Illumination	If you haven't see this in person, you might want to make plans to do so!
Antietam and the Southern Historical Society Papers	Several articles taken from the Southern Historical Society Papers that relate directly to the Battle of Antietam.
Cox At Antietam	Taken From "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War," this is Maj. Gen. Jacob Cox's description of the battle.
A Woman's Recollection's of Antietam	Taken from "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War," a fine little article about the battle through the eyes of a woman.
About Whittier's "Barbara Frietchie"	A nice little article that tells the story of this famous poem.
The Battle of South Mountain, Prelude to Antietam	Just a couple of dandy articles that present both the Confederate and Union side about the battle leading into Antietam.
Forcing Fox's Gap and Turner's Gap	An article about the Union activities during these battles. Written by Maj. Gen. Jacob Cox and taken from "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War."
Note's on Crampton's Gap and Antietam	Written by Maj. Gen. William B. Franklin, late of the Union Army.
Newspaper Article	This is how the Washington Star reported the battle. Warning: any resemblance to what is written here and what actually happened is purely accidental.

From The Official Records
Note: The links to the Official Reports of the commanders down through the Brigade level can be found on the Order of Battle Pages.
Summary of Principal Events	Taken from the Official Records, this provides the summary of the principal events of the entire Maryland Campaign
Lee's Maryland Invasion Request	Prior to moving his Army Of Northern Virginia into Maryland General lee had to ask permission of President Davis. This is his request.
Davis's Proclamation Requirements	Davis agreed to the invasion request by Lee but required that he issue a proclamation to the people of Maryland. These were Davis's requirements.
Lee's Proclamation	This was the proclamation issued to the people of Maryland by General Lee at the time his army entered Maryland.
Lee's General Orders No. 102	These are the orders issued to Lee's army on the eve of the Maryland Campaign.
Special Orders 191	This is the infamous lost order. Had it not been lost and recovered by McClellan's forces, Lee may have fared a lot better at the Battle of Antietam.
Order of Battle (ANV)	Provides, from the Official Records, the Order of Battle for the Army of Northern Virginia. After battle reports are linked from here.
Order of Battle (AOP)	Provides, from the Official Records, the Order of Battle for the Army of the Potomac. After battle reports are linked from here.
Confederate Roll of Honor	The Confederates were a little short of Medals so they just made up a set of orders to honor those who fought courageously. From the Official Records, this is their Roll of Honor for the Antietam Campaign.