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Why did Robert E Lee lead the Confederate army into Marylad and the Battle of Antietam?
because he is mad
What was the southern name for the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg) was sometimes called the Confederate High Watermark, because it was when they came nearest to achieving foreign recognition as a viable nation. But they unexpectedly lost the battle, and along with it, they lost momentum generally. The following July, the simultaneous struggle for Gettysburg and Vicksburg was also described as the Confederate High Watermark, though recognition was much less likely by then.
Did Robert e lee fight the Battle of Antietam because he wanted british support?
Yes - and possibly the French as well. It all depended on the credibility of the Confederate nation and its army. The British were waiting to see whether the invasion of Pennsylvania would succeed. Then they would have granted recognition. Lee probably would have won, if a Confederate officer had not managed to drop a set of orders in the field, which were found by Union soldiers and shown to General McLellan.
Why was the Battle of Antietam taken place in sharpsburg Maryland?
Because Antietam Creek is located near Sharpsburg
General McClellan was about to block general lee where because he knew the confederate army was divided into two parts?
General McClellan aimed to block General Lee at the crucial location of Antietam Creek during the Maryland Campaign. He recognized that the Confederate Army was divided, with part of Lee's forces stationed in Virginia and the other near Sharpsburg, Maryland. By engaging Lee at Antietam, McClellan sought to exploit this division and deliver a decisive blow to the Confederate forces. This strategic opportunity ultimately led to the bloodiest single-day battle in American history on September 17, 1862.
This battle was fought because it was a major railroad center for the Confederate States of America.?
Antietam
What the reason for the battle of Antietam?
General lee wanted to inspire a Pro-confederate uprising because Maryland was full of confederate sympathizers
Why did Robert E Lee lead the Confederate army into Marylad and the Battle of Antietam?
because he is mad
Why was McClellan fired after Antietam?
Because Lincoln felt that McClellan lacked the aggressiveness required to successfully defeat the Confederate army. McClellan was very meticulous and patient. He did not chase Confederate General Robert E. Lee after defeating his troops at Antietam. Lincoln got tired of McClellan's patience and decided to replace him with Ambrose Burnside.
What was the southern name for the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg) was sometimes called the Confederate High Watermark, because it was when they came nearest to achieving foreign recognition as a viable nation. But they unexpectedly lost the battle, and along with it, they lost momentum generally. The following July, the simultaneous struggle for Gettysburg and Vicksburg was also described as the Confederate High Watermark, though recognition was much less likely by then.
Did Robert e lee fight the Battle of Antietam because he wanted british support?
Yes - and possibly the French as well. It all depended on the credibility of the Confederate nation and its army. The British were waiting to see whether the invasion of Pennsylvania would succeed. Then they would have granted recognition. Lee probably would have won, if a Confederate officer had not managed to drop a set of orders in the field, which were found by Union soldiers and shown to General McLellan.
Why was the Battle of Antietam a major turning point?
Battle of Antietam was a battle during American civil war between Union and Confederate armies. It was the first major battle fought on Union soil and till date is the bloodiest single day in history of American warfare with a combined death tally of more than 22000. Confederate army under General Robert Lee defeated Union army in this battle despite Union army having much more strength and reserve forces.
Why Gettysburg is not the turning point of the war?
Because Lincoln could still have lost the 1864 election, and then the South would probably have been given their independence. The strategic turning point came when Grant closed the Mississippi to Confederate river traffic by capturing Vicksburg.
Why was the Battle of Antietam taken place in sharpsburg Maryland?
Because Antietam Creek is located near Sharpsburg
General McClellan was about to block general lee where because he knew the confederate army was divided into two parts?
General McClellan aimed to block General Lee at the crucial location of Antietam Creek during the Maryland Campaign. He recognized that the Confederate Army was divided, with part of Lee's forces stationed in Virginia and the other near Sharpsburg, Maryland. By engaging Lee at Antietam, McClellan sought to exploit this division and deliver a decisive blow to the Confederate forces. This strategic opportunity ultimately led to the bloodiest single-day battle in American history on September 17, 1862.
What did the abolitionist did at the Battle of Antietam?
it was because they were dead
Why was Antietam?
because they was in a bettle and your mom was in it with her wife.
