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This was the unexpected Northern victory (after a string of successes by Robert E. Lee) that gave Lincoln the credibility to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that the Union was now waging war on slavery. This made it impossible for Britain to help the Confederates without looking pro-slavery.
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∙ 13y agoAlthough Antietam was a Union victory of great political significance, the commanding General George McLellan was criticised for not going on to pursue and harrass Lee's army.
In Washington, it was regarded as yet another failure of leadership on McLellan's part, and he was removed from command.
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∙ 9y agoAfter the US Civil War, General George Gordon Meade served as the Commander of Atlantic Division and later was in charge of Military District No. 3. This was for the States of Alabama, Georgia & Florida. He later returned to his command in Atlantic Division where he died at age 57.
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What was the bloody battle in Maryland won by the union?
The union won the battle Antietam in Maryland. It was the bloodiest battle in the war.
Who won the Battle of Antietam near sharpsburg Maryland?
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.
What battle did Lincoln need to win so he could issue his emancipation proclamination?
The great battle of Gettysburg NEW RESPONDENT The Battle of Antietam.
What US regiments fought at Antietam?
there was no battle of antietam
How many union died in battle of Antietam?
2,108 Union men died in battle of Antietam
What is the significance of Battle of Antietam?
what is the significance of the battle of Antietam
What is the significance the battle of Antietam?
what is the significance of the battle of Antietam
Short description of the battle of Antietam?
Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest battle of all
What was the cause of the Antietam Maryland battle?
The Battle Happened because the Southerners were going to attack the Northern capital Washington, D.C.
What was the bloody battle in Maryland won by the union?
The union won the battle Antietam in Maryland. It was the bloodiest battle in the war.
When did the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam ended in Semptember 17 1862.
What was accomplished in the Antietam war?
not Antietam war, BATTLE of Antietam
Who won the Battle of Antietam near sharpsburg Maryland?
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.
What is the confederates name for the Battle of Antietam?
The Confederates called Antietam the Battle of Sharpsburg.
What happened in Maryland during the civil war?
Battle of Antietam, 23000 casualties, in MD. Sept 1862
Which battle was Lincoln waiting for before he published the emancipation?
He was simplywaiting for a Union victory. It happened at Antietam (Sharpsburg).
What battle did Lincoln need to win so he could issue his emancipation proclamination?
The great battle of Gettysburg NEW RESPONDENT The Battle of Antietam.
