Why was the Battle of Gettysburg the bloodiest day in america?

Answer 1

The battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War and not the bloodiest day, because it lasted three days: from July 1 through July 3,1865. The bloodiest single-day battle was Antietam in September of 1862.

Answer 2

The Battle of Antietam was not the bloodiest battle of the US Civil War, but the bloodiest single day of the war and of US history. It was fought September 17, 1862, and lasted about twelve hours. Around 23,000 Americans from North and South were either killed or wounded.

The wost battle of the war was fought at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania over the three days of 1 -3 July 1863. It saw over 51,000 casualties in dead, wounded, or captured.

Answer 3

It was the bloodiest day of the war because Hooker's corps mounted a powerful assault on Lee's left flank that began the single bloodiest day in American military history.

Answer 4

Yes, the Battle of Antietam was the "bloodiest single day of the War".

Answer 5

More people died on that day than on any other day in U.S. history.

Answer 6

Because of the great casualties both sides suffered, that is: the Confederates lost 13,724 men, including 2,700 killed. The Federals 12,140 men, including 2,108 killed.

Answer 7

25,000 people were killed