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Who gained victory in the Battle of Antietam the south the north no one claimed the victory or both sides claimed victory?
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Why was the battle of bunker hill technical victory for the British but a real victory?
It was for the British what is known as a pyrrhic victory - the losses inflicted were so great that it cost them more than what they gained from winning the battle.
What were the results of general Harrison's victory at the battle of the Thames?
The Battle of Fort Harrison was a fiercely won victory fro the Union, as it attempted to lay siege to Richmond. Little was gained by the capture of the fort. Union Brigadier General George Stanford led his forces to victory in this battle in September of 1864.
Side that won the Battle of Antietam?
The northerners won the battle. Another answer: Neither gained much advantages in the battle and the battle ended in a draw. The following day Lee had to withdraw from Maryland due to heavy casualties suffered from the battle. The actual battle itself was a draw but it ended the invasion of Maryland.
The Battle of Antietam was a turning point in the war because of the threat of?
The Union feared Great Britain and France would recognise the Confederate States as a sovereign nation and intervene on their behalf. This meant these two countries would increase their aid to the South and raised the very real prospect of them sending troops to the battlefield. Had Lee and his army gained a victory on Union soil these fears would probably have come to pass. At best the battle was a draw. The Union however claimed Antietam a victory and Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The war took on a new complexion. Not only was it being fought to preserve the Union, but also to end slavery. Lincoln knew Great Britain and France would not fight against the abolition of slavery, thus the threat of foreign intervention disappeared.
What was gained by the victory?
The Philippines and Guam
Why was the battle of new Orleans in the war of 1812 a meaningless victory?
The war was already over. No territory was gained by this victory.
Which battle resulted in the bloodiest day in all of American history with either side having gained any ground?
Antietam.
Why was the battle of bunker hill technical victory for the British but a real victory?
It was for the British what is known as a pyrrhic victory - the losses inflicted were so great that it cost them more than what they gained from winning the battle.
What was gained in the Alamo battle?
Sam Houston and his soldeirs gained faith because Texas claimed independence on March 2, 1863 and the battle started on March 6, 1863.
What were the results of general Harrison's victory at the battle of the Thames?
The Battle of Fort Harrison was a fiercely won victory fro the Union, as it attempted to lay siege to Richmond. Little was gained by the capture of the fort. Union Brigadier General George Stanford led his forces to victory in this battle in September of 1864.
What Battle of the American Revolution gained us the support of the french?
The fact that it was a battle does not matter. The American victory in the Battle of Saratoga convinced the French to support the colonists bid for independence.
Side that won the Battle of Antietam?
The northerners won the battle. Another answer: Neither gained much advantages in the battle and the battle ended in a draw. The following day Lee had to withdraw from Maryland due to heavy casualties suffered from the battle. The actual battle itself was a draw but it ended the invasion of Maryland.
The Battle of Antietam was a turning point in the war because of the threat of?
The Union feared Great Britain and France would recognise the Confederate States as a sovereign nation and intervene on their behalf. This meant these two countries would increase their aid to the South and raised the very real prospect of them sending troops to the battlefield. Had Lee and his army gained a victory on Union soil these fears would probably have come to pass. At best the battle was a draw. The Union however claimed Antietam a victory and Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The war took on a new complexion. Not only was it being fought to preserve the Union, but also to end slavery. Lincoln knew Great Britain and France would not fight against the abolition of slavery, thus the threat of foreign intervention disappeared.
What was Robert lee aponent at fredrickburg?
At the Battle of Fredricksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee' opponent was General Ambrose Burnside. Lee gained a major victory at that battle.
Which side gained control of the war as a result of the Battle of Antietam?
The Union. It was a very signficant victory for the North - their first for months. It enabled Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, without making it seem like a desperate measure. The result was that Britain and France had to drop their plans to aid the South - it would have made them look pro-slavery themselves.
What event gained Andrew Jackson national prominence?
The Battle of New Orleans in 1815 gained Andrew Jackson national prominence. The victory against the British in this battle during the War of 1812 established him as a military hero and propelled his political career.
What do we you called a victory gained at too high a price?
A Pyrrhic victory
