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Battle of Antietam/Sharpsburg Maryland. The Union would have defeat General Lee, but, General McClellan was a wimp and President Lincoln replaced him afterwards. The Emancipation Proclamation was announced after the battle by President Lincoln, becoming effective on Jan. 1, 1863.

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What was the battle that took place in Maryland in September 1862 called?

Battle of Antietam


When was the battle of Antietam fought in Maryland?

September 1862


Were there any wars in Maryland?

The Battle of Brandywine was fought in Maryland during the American Revolution on 11 September 1777, the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 was on 13 September 1814 and the Civil War Battle of Antietam was fought on 17 September 1862.


In the Battle of Fair Oaks Seven Pines neither side won a victory?

true


When was the battle on Antietam?

The Battle of Antietam occurred September 17, 1862 near the town of Sharpsburg, Maryland.


Neither the British nor the Americans won a decisive victory in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?

true


Did Neither the British nor the Americans won a decisive victory in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?

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Where was Lees first battle in the north?

The Battle of Boonsboro (South Mountain) was fought in Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland September 14, 1862. It was a part of Lee's Maryland Campaign which culminated in the bloody Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) September 17 1862. See the following link for more about the battle.


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.


Fought in Sharpsburg MD on September 17 1862 Over 22717 dead wounded or missing Bloodiest day in American history Decisive Union victory Ended Robert E. Lee's invasion of Maryland Which would make the?

The battle fought in Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 17, 1862, is known as the Battle of Antietam. It resulted in over 22,717 dead, wounded, or missing, making it the bloodiest single day in American history. This decisive Union victory halted General Robert E. Lee's invasion of Maryland and provided President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.


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.


Which battles were not a clear Confederate victory during the early stages of the Civil War?

The Battle of Antietam was not a clear victory for neither the Confederate nor the Union armies.