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There was no plan for this battle.
Following a string of victories in Virginia, Lee was planning to invade Pennsylvania.
He had split his army into several parts, and managed to keep the enemy in the dark about his position.
By pure chance, a copy of his orders had been dropped in the field, and they were found by Union troops and shown to their commander, General McLellan, who prepared to destroy each of the divisions, one by one.
But he did not move quite fast enough, and Lee had time to concentrate his troops at the nearest place, which was Antietam Creek, Sharpsburg.
It resulted in a Confederate defeat (Lee's first), with important implications for the outcome of the war, although McLellan was criticized for failing to pursue Lee after the battle.
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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 was the signficance of the Battle of Antietam?
When it was won by the Union, Lincoln used the victory to promote his idea of stopping slavery.
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
Who were the main people in the Battle of Antietam?
McClellan
Where was the Battle of Antietam fought during the U.S. Civil War?
The Battle of Antietam was fought near the town of Shrapsburg, Maryland. The battle is named "Antietam" based on a creek nearby the main battlefield.
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 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 was the signficance of the Battle of Antietam?
When it was won by the Union, Lincoln used the victory to promote his idea of stopping slavery.
What is the confederates name for the Battle of Antietam?
The Confederates called Antietam the Battle of 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.
