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It was a defeat for Lee and the Confederates because his risky strategy of dividing his army in the presence of the enemy backfired.
One of his officers lost a set of orders in the field, where they were found by Union troops and shown to their commander McClellan, who realised that he could destroy Lee's divisions one by one.
However McClellan did not move quite fast enough to accomplish this, and also a Confederate spy in the camp had been able to alert Lee about the situation.
McClellan still defeated Lee, but Lee was able to get his army back to Virginia, to fight another day, very soon and with great effect.
What else can I help you with?
What was the Battle of Antietam called by the south?
The battle was known as the Battle of Sharpsburg to the Southerners.
What statement about the battle of Antietam is correct in apex?
It led Lincoln to declare the end of slavery in the South.
What two armies met at the Battle of Antietam?
north and south the rogues and elfs world of warcraft yah
The battle of south mountain was fought on?
The battle was fought September 14, 1862, just prior to the Battle of Antietam.
Was the Battle of Antietam the 1st union victory?
Unfortunately it was but it also was the South's first attack on the North that resulted in a Union victory.
What battle caused the south to lose its best chance at gaining international recognition and support?
Battle of Antietam
What was the bloodiest battle in the south?
Antietam
What south called Antietam?
Sharpsburg
What was the battle at Antietam call by the south?
Battle of Sharpsburg
Did the Battle of Antietam fought in the north or the south?
north
Which side in the Battle of Antietam was Robert E. Lee on?
he was on the south
What was the name of the battle where the south first invaded the north?
Antietam
What do the battles of Antietam Shiloh and Bull run have in common?
south won
Who was the confeterate leader at the battle of Antietam?
General Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army at the Battle of Antietam, known in the south as the Battle of Sharpsburg.
What town was the battle of Antietam fought at?
The battle of Antietam was fought near the battle of SharpsburgMaryland. But the name Antietam comes from the creek that was near the battlefield , and that was the name the south gave the battle and everyone else just picked up on it.
What was the Battle of Antietam called by the south?
The battle was known as the Battle of Sharpsburg to the Southerners.
Who was south president during battle Antietam?
Jefferson Davis - as he was throughout the Civil War.
