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Yes on 17 September 1862 in the bloodiest single day of battle in American History to date at what is called the Battle of Antietam.
650,000 men fought for the union in the battle of Antietam.
Battle losses are often measured in terms of casualties. Deaths as a result of combat wounds may be strung out over days and weeks. With that said, both sides in the Battle of Antietam suffered casualties close to 12,000 for each side.
Casualties on both sides in the US Civil War Battle of Antietam were heavy. One reason that Lee's army incurred heavy losses was Lee's failure to more successfully entrench his army with the understanding that he would be fighting a defensive battle at Antietam. Figures on battle casualties on each side vary, however, many historians had the South suffering slightly more of them then McClellan's attacking forces. Figures vary on this, however, many estimates place the South's casualties at 13, 725. In comparison, Union losses were approximately 12,470, including the 12,000 Union troops that surrendered at Harper's Ferry.
At the Battle of Antietem (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg), fought on September 17, 1862 near Sharpsburg, Maryland, 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.
Because there was so many fatalties on each side
The Union side
Yes on 17 September 1862 in the bloodiest single day of battle in American History to date at what is called the Battle of Antietam.
650,000 men fought for the union in the battle of Antietam.
Yes, indeed The battle of Antientam was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. About 10-20 men died every minute on each side. resulting in a total slaughter for each side. About 13,450 Union soldiers died, About 23,678 Confederate soldiers died. This battle was so fierce that 3 Generals died in it. So yes the battle of Antietam was a real battle.
he was on the south
Battle losses are often measured in terms of casualties. Deaths as a result of combat wounds may be strung out over days and weeks. With that said, both sides in the Battle of Antietam suffered casualties close to 12,000 for each side.
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.
He was commander of the Union army that prevented Lee getting into Pennsylvania.
it was 19,623
Antietam.
Each side had over 32000 men.