2,108 Union men died in battle of Antietam
650,000 men fought for the union in the battle of Antietam.
26,134 people died at the battle of Antietam. About 13,700 of the total casualties were Confederates and about 12,400 death were of the Union. This battle was the bloodiest day in American history. The battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862.
The Union army suffered over 2,100 combat deaths at Antietam.
Battle losses are often measured in terms of casualties. Deaths as a result of combat wounds may be strung out over days and weeks. With that said, both sides in the Battle of Antietam suffered casualties close to 12,000 for each side.
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650,000 men fought for the union in the battle of Antietam.
26,134 people died at the battle of Antietam. About 13,700 of the total casualties were Confederates and about 12,400 death were of the Union. This battle was the bloodiest day in American history. The battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862.
The Union lost 12,000 killed, wounded, or captured at the Battle of Antietam.
The Union army suffered over 2,100 combat deaths at Antietam.
At the Battle of Antietem 1,546 Confederate soldiers were killed, 7,752 were wounded, and 1,018 were captured or missing. On the Union side, 2,108 were killed, 9,540 were wounded, and 753 were captured or missing.
The Union won The Battle of Antietam. Jefferson Davis wanted to win that battle to gain the aid of Britain and France but they lost so he didn't get their help. the battle of Antietam is said to be the turning point of the US Civil War. it was the time when people knew that the Union was going to win this war.The Battle of Antietam, aka Sharpsburg, was actually a tactical draw. Although the Confederates withdrew after the battle, they mauled the Union forces there, who heavily outnumbered them.And, the battle was hardly a turning point, as Lee's army won many victories after, including Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville. The issue was in doubt for much, much longer than Antietam.
Lee's army at the time of this battle was around 45-50,000. McClellan's Union army numbered around 95000.
Lee's army at the time of this battle was around 45-50,000. McClellan's Union army numbered around 95000.
About 4,500 men died for the Union side in the battle of Chancellorsville.
After many defeats on the eastern front, the stalemate at Antietam was a major morale boast for the Union. The battle also prevented European nations from supporting the Confederacy. Additionally, the stalemate gave Abraham Lincoln an opportunity to present the Emancipation Proclamation without seeming desperate.
2,246 Union soldiers died in that battle. The Confederates lost 1,495 soldiers.
Battle losses are often measured in terms of casualties. Deaths as a result of combat wounds may be strung out over days and weeks. With that said, both sides in the Battle of Antietam suffered casualties close to 12,000 for each side.