Did the Union or the Confederates win the Battle of Antietam?

Answer 1

The Union won The Battle of Antietam. Jefferson Davis wanted to win that battle to gain the aid of Britain and France but they lost so he didn't get their help. the battle of Antietam is said to be the turning point of the US Civil War. it was the time when people knew that the Union was going to win this war.

The Battle of Antietam, aka Sharpsburg, was actually a tactical draw. Although the Confederates withdrew after the battle, they mauled the Union forces there, who heavily outnumbered them.

And, the battle was hardly a turning point, as Lee's army won many victories after, including Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville. The issue was in doubt for much, much longer than Antietam.

Answer 2

The US Civil War Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in US military history. The battle took place on September 17, 1862. Casualties totaled approximately 23,000 troops. The Confederates had about 10,700 casualties and the Union had 12,410.The battle itself was a technical draw in strictly military terms. The victory was given to the Union in that the Confederates were forced to withdraw back to Virginia.