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How many soldiers died on both sides at the Battle of Antietam?
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The Battle of Antietam was only fought on one day, September 17, 1862. The dead of both sides amounted to: 1,512 Confederate and 2,108 Federals (Union). The total casualties in killed, wounded, and missing were in excess of 23,000 men making it the bloodiest single day in US Military history.
Source: Civil War Battles, Johnson, Curt and McLaughlin, Mark 1977
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What was the bloodiest day of the entire civil war?
September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest day of the Civil War. It was the day of the battle of Antietam, when about 23,000 soldiers died (counting both sides).
Where were wounded Union troops taken after the Battle of Antietam in 1862?
Wounded soldiers on both sides at the Battle of Antietam were treated at field hospitals. If they survived they were taken to nearby hospitals in Maryland or Washington DC. Clara Barton, acted as a nurse at this and other battles in the East. She later formed the American Red Cross.
How many soldiers died in the battle of loos?
ABOUT 75,000 soldiers on both sides. See the link below.
How long did the Battle of Antietam take place?
Battle of Antietam took place only for one day in Sharpsburg, Maryland. it was the single bloodiest day in American History. There were 23,000 dead, missing, or wounded combined for both sides.
Bloodiest battle in a single day during the civil war?
Antietam saw the highest one-day casualty lists.
What was the bloodiest day of the entire civil war?
September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest day of the Civil War. It was the day of the battle of Antietam, when about 23,000 soldiers died (counting both sides).
Where were wounded Union troops taken after the Battle of Antietam in 1862?
Wounded soldiers on both sides at the Battle of Antietam were treated at field hospitals. If they survived they were taken to nearby hospitals in Maryland or Washington DC. Clara Barton, acted as a nurse at this and other battles in the East. She later formed the American Red Cross.
How many soldiers died in the Battle of Midway both sides?
None. It was a naval battle.
How many soldiers died in the battle of loos?
ABOUT 75,000 soldiers on both sides. See the link below.
How long did the Battle of Antietam take place?
Battle of Antietam took place only for one day in Sharpsburg, Maryland. it was the single bloodiest day in American History. There were 23,000 dead, missing, or wounded combined for both sides.
Bloodiest battle in a single day during the civil war?
Antietam saw the highest one-day casualty lists.
What was the civil war battle with the most deaths?
The battle of Antietam and Shiloh were the two bloodiest battles of the Civil war
How many southern casualties were at the Battle of Shiloh?
10,360. There were a total of over 20,000 soldiers lost from both sides in that battle.
How many casualties resulted at the Battle of Antietam?
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.
Did the Battle of Gettysburg have anything to do with racial wars?
No. The majority of soldiers from the two opposing sides were both the same race. In fact, members of some families fought on both sides.
How many were killed on both sides?
300,000 Union soldiers killed (battle, sickness, wounds) 250,000 Confederates killed
What did the south hope to accomplish with the Battle of Antietam?
The alternative name was the Battle of Sharpsburg. Both are reasonably good names: the battle was mainly fought in the area between the town of Sharpsburg and Antietam Creek.
