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Who led the troops in the Battle of Antietam?
George McClellan
What battle did the battle of Antietam do to Lincoln?
Lincoln was disappointed that General George B. McClellan had allowed Confederate general Lee to escape after the Battle of Antietam. The result of Lincoln's disappointment was the replacement of McClellan by General Burnside.
How many troops did General George B McClellan hold in reserve at the Battle of Antietam in 1862?
General George McClellan's mistake in the Battle of Antietam was hesitating and not acting decisively enough to take advantage of his manpower. He held back far too many troops in reserve that he did not use. Technically the battle was a draw. Historians conclude he should have been able to deal a much heavier blow to Confederate forces.
Who was the victor at Antietam?
The Union Army of the Potomac commanded by Major General George B. McClellan won the battle along Antietam Creek.
What generals opposed each other at the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam, an important battle of the Civiil War, was fought by the Army of the Potomac, part of the Union Army, under the command of General George McClellan, and Confederate forces under the command of General Robert E. Lee on September 17, 1862.
Who was the general of the Battle of Antietam?
George B. McClellan
Who led the troops in the Battle of Antietam?
George McClellan
Who was the union commander of the Antietam battle?
George McClellan
Which general won the Battle of Antietam?
George McClellan (Union)
Who was the leader of the union in the Battle of Antietam?
The commander of the Unions Army of the Potomac at Antietam was Major General George B. McClellan.
Who Commander of the Battle of Antietam?
Robert E. Lee, AND George McClellan
Why was George B. McClellan important?
because he "won" the battle of Antietam
Who was in charge of the union army on the Battle of Antietam?
George Brinton McClellan.
Who was the northern general in the Battle of Antietam?
Major General George B. McClellan was commanding the Federal Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Antietam.
Who was the union general of Antietam battle?
Major General George B. McClellan.
What battle did the battle of Antietam do to Lincoln?
Lincoln was disappointed that General George B. McClellan had allowed Confederate general Lee to escape after the Battle of Antietam. The result of Lincoln's disappointment was the replacement of McClellan by General Burnside.
What actions did Major General George B. McClellan take to increase the size of his army after the Battle of Antietam?
Major General George B. McClellan was unaware that President Lincoln wanted to replace him. McClellan and his War Democrat supporters considered McClellan the hero of Antietam. By the end of October 1862, McClellan had rebuilt his Army of the Potomac to 120,000 troops. He had only 70,000 troops at the battle of Antietam.
