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Battle of Antietem

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The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest battle Americans have ever participated in. It occurred on September 17, 1862. More Americans died at the battle than any other battle by the U.S.A. Despite their loss, the Union was able to stop the Confederacy from progressing north into Union territory.

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The battle of antietem was located in which state?

Maryland


Who was the union's general during the battle of antietem?

George McClellan


What is the name the bloodiest battle of the US Civil War?

Antietem deadlest one day total.


The battle of antietem was a major turning point in the war because the threat of?

...Britain granting recognition to the Confederacy and sending military aid.


The battle of antietem a major turning point in the civil war because of what threat of nations?

The Battle of Antietam was a major turning point in the Civil War because it detoured both the British and the French nations from recognizing the Confederacy. The battle took place in September of 1862.


How bloody was antietem?

22,717 Casualties in a single day.


Which general won the Battle of antietem?

although McClellan forced Lee to retreat it was essentialy a draw since he did not efficiently follow up the retreat by chasing Lee further back into the south


How many confederates died in battle of Antietam?

At the Battle of Antietem 1,546 Confederate soldiers were killed, 7,752 were wounded, and 1,018 were captured or missing. On the Union side, 2,108 were killed, 9,540 were wounded, and 753 were captured or missing.


Why was the battle of antietem a major turning point during civil war?

The Union soldiers found Lee's battle plans at a Confederate camp and McClellan used the information to plan a successful counterattack. The loss at Antietam prevented Lee's advance forward to Washington D.C. It was the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War and of American history with Union casualties more than 12,000 and the Confederacy more than 13,000.


What was the worst day for casualties in the Civil War?

Antietem was the worst day for casualties for over 23,000 union and confederate troops died.


The battle of antietem was a major turning point in the war because why?

Antietam was the first major battle fought on Union soil that forced General Lees army to retreat back south of the Potomac River. It was the bloodiest one battle in American history. It gave President Lincoln the confidence to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.


How many battles did general lee lose?

Robert E. Lee lost the battles of: Battle Cheat Mountain (9/11/1861 to 9/13/1861), Battle of South Mountain (9/14/1862), Battle of Gettysburg (7/1/1863), and Appomattox Campaign (3/29/1865).