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The significance of the Battle of Antietam is that the Union army forced the Confederate Army to retreat behind the Potomac River. See the related link for more information about the Battle of Antietam.
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McClellan had several advantages going into the Battle of Antietam, notably his numerical superiority with approximately 87,164 Union troops compared to Robert E. Lee's 38,000 Confederate soldiers. Additionally, McClellan received a copy of Lee's battle plans, which provided crucial insights into the Confederate strategy. This intelligence allowed him to prepare more effectively for the engagement, contributing to the Union's tactical advantages during the battle.
The Union strategy in the Battle of Antietam was to assault the under manned Confederate forces of Robert E. Lee. Lee was forced to create a tactical defense in order to have the ability to produce a counter attack against the Union army.
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.
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The Battle of Sharpsburg
The Confederate Army was at the advantage at Antietam.
The commander of the Confederate army at Antietam was General Robert E. Lee.
The Confederate Army was commanded by General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Antietam.
The commander of the Confederate army at Antietam was General Robert E. Lee.
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Antietam is a creek near Sharpsburg, MD. The Confederate name for the battle is Sharpsburg.
The commander of the Confederate army at Antietam was General Robert E. Lee.
General Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army at the Battle of Antietam, known in the south as the Battle of Sharpsburg.
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