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During the Battle of Antietam how did the union army gain possession of the confederates' plans?
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Special Order 191 was issued by General Lee's HQ on 9 September.
On Saturday, 13th, the Union 1st Division of the 12th Corps bivouaced at Federick. Among the units was 27th Indianna Regiment. Sgt. John M. Bloss and Cpl Barton W. Mitchell were making camp and found a bulky package in some tall grass. In the package was a sheet of paper wrapped around three cigars. The paper was a copy of Special Order 191.
General Alpheus Williams sent the orders to General McClellan by his aide, Colonel Samuel Pittman.
Source: "Landscape Turned Red" by Sears, page 90 & 112
Appendix I discusses the Lost Order and how or even IF it got to the Union HQ. Also there is question as to what commander lost his copy of the orders and whether Gen. Lee knew that his plan had been compromised.
For a definitive examination of the Lost Order issue see Special Order 191: Ruse of War? at americancivilwar.com
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∙ 15y agoA union solider found the prior to the battle with three cigars just laying in the grass
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Is the battle of Antietam the Civil War?
The Battle of Antietam, near Sharpsburg, MD, was one of many battles fought during the Civil War.
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The Battle of Gettysburg.
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What was the land during the Battle of Antietam?
maryland
Where was the Battle of Antietam fought during the U.S. Civil War?
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Is the battle of Antietam the Civil War?
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What was the name of the battle fought in Maryland during the Civil War?
The Battle of Antietam (Battle of Sharpsburg) .
How many casulaties were there during the Battle of Antietam?
23000 casualties
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What was the single bloodiest day of the fighting during the civil war?
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