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This battle was fought because it was a major railroad center for the Confederate States of America.?
Antietam
Was the Battle of Antietam or Gettysburg worse?
Antietam is the deadliest single day battle in the history of the United States. Gettysburg was deadlier but over the span of three days.
Which Civil War battle led President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves in the Confederate states?
Antietam
What did the Battle of Antietam have to do with the civil war?
This battle gave Lincoln the right moment to write the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all slaves in Confederate controlled states.
Why did the Battle of Antietam had a positive effect on northern morale while the battle at Fredericksburg and Chancellorville had negative effect?
The battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg prevented the Confederacy's Army of Northern Virginia under Gen. Lee from invading the northern states. The battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville were Confederate victories preventing the US forces from taking the Confederate capital of Richmond.
Which Civil War battle encouraged President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves in the Confederate states?
Antietam/Sharpsburg, Sept. 1862. If he had issued the Proclamation any earlier, it would have looked like a desperate measure, following a string of Confederate victories in the summer.
What were the states that were involved in the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, primarily involved the Union and Confederate states during the American Civil War. The Union forces were largely composed of troops from states like New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois, while the Confederate army included soldiers from Virginia, North Carolina, and other Southern states. This battle, taking place in Maryland, marked a significant turning point in the war. It remains one of the bloodiest single-day battles in American history.
What were the total amount of casualties in the US Civil War Battle of Chickamauga?
Total dead, from both sides, were about 620,000 from all causes including accident and disease.
Bloodiest battle in US history?
There are two. The first is:Revolutionary War: Battle of OriskanyCivil War: Battle of AntietamThere are several ways to answer this question:If the question is "largest single-day casualties", then the answer is the Battle of Antietam in 1862 during Civil War, with 22,000 casualties (total of both sides).If the question is "largest individual battle casualties", that would most likely be the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 during the Civil War, with total casualties of 47,000+.If the question is "largest campaign casualties", then the Battle of the Bulge in 1944 during WW2 would qualify, at about 90,000 total.Finally, if the question is "highest rate of casualties in a battle", that would be the Battle of Peleliu in 1944, during WW2. It had a rate of about 30%, with just under 10,000 casualties for 28,000 men engaged.
What was the bloodiest one day of battle ever fought in the US?
The Bloodiest Battle in the United States is the Battle of Antietam. If you have anymore questions contact me at icebailey20@yahoo.com
What was the goal of the war from the start through the Battle of Antietam?
States Rights
What armies fought in the US Civil War Battle of Antietam in 1862?
The Union Army of the Potomac led by Major General George B. McClellan fought for the United States. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee fought for the Confederate States of America, or the South. In other words, Americans fought the Battle of Antietam. Union General George B. McClellan outnumbered the enemy and the Rebels escaped total defeat in that McClellan never used all of his reserves. If he had, he might have defeated Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in detail. Although there were events and battles leading up to Antietam, the battle here was on September 17, 1862. On that day, there were more American casualties then on any other day of battle in US history.
