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Battle of Antietam
With 23,000 casualties, the Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. It was also the first Civil War battle to take place in Northern territory. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862, in Maryland. It is also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg. Ask questions about Antietam here.
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Why was the Battle of Antietam taken place in sharpsburg Maryland?
Because Antietam Creek is located near Sharpsburg
What was the significance Robert E. Lee did during the civil war?
After graduating from West Point, Lee became a member of the US. Army and began a long and remarkable military career. He distinguished himself in the Mexican War earning three honorary field promotions. His accomplishments were many including Assistant to the Chief of the Engineer Corps and Superintendent of West Point. In later years he was appointed President of what is now called "Washington and Lee University" in Lexington, Virginia. President Lincoln had asked Lee to command the Union Armies and respectively rejected this notion. Robert E. Lee vigorously opposed slavery and as early as 1856 made this statement: "There are few, I believe, in this enlightened age, who will not acknowledge that slavery as an institution is a moral and political evil." Lee also knew that the use of slaves was coming to an end. Cyrus McCormick's 1831 invention of the mule-drawn mechanical reaper sounded the death knell for the use of slave labor. Before the Civil War began, 250,000 slaves had already been freed.
Who is the victor of the Battle of Antietam?
Technically, the Union was the winning side. However, many argue that due to many losses on both sides, neither side won! Some will say that both sides lost or both sides won. It just depends on how you look at it.
But the Union was never actually defeated, unlike the Confederates- so history says they won!
Which battle was more important- Gettysburg or Antietam?
Antietam - because its result directly affected the outcome of the war. Lincoln was free to issue his Emancipation Proclamation, which kept Britain and France from aiding the Confederates. That could have tilted the war fatally against the Union.
Gettysburg was the more dramatic moment, and turned out to be a psychological body-blow to the Confederates, and also to Lee personally (his health began to fail from this time.) But it did not directly affect any strategic outcomes.
Why did the Battle of Pusan occur?
By the time the Communist North Koreans attacked on June 25, 1950, there were only 200 U.S. "advisors" in South Korea. By the time the U.S. military landed reinforcements the South Koreans and the initial U.S. units had been pushed to the area around Pusan. In order to allow for adequate reinforcements to arrive, a perimeter was set up. On September 15, 1950, the 3rd Brigade Landing Team (BLT), 5th Marine Regiment, landed and took Wolmi-do near Inch'on, while the remainder of the 5th Marines and the 1st Marines assaulted other area objectives. On September 16, 1950 the Marine regiments had established a line on the east side of Inch'on and began to advance toward Seoul.
Near Pusan on 16 September the breakout began but with limited success. American Army Units with Republic of Korea Army units (ROKA) attacked and were counterattacked, gaining ground slowly until 22 September when the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter ended.
This breakout was important in that space was needed to gain momentum for maneuver warfare and to seize the initiative. Military forces cannot gain ground in a defensive role, and the priority was to retake lost South Korean cities and territory.
The battle of Antietam fought in Maryland was known as?
One of the downright bloodiest battles this country has ever seen. Also the bloodiest of all the civil war battles.
The battle of antietem was a major turning point in the war because why?
Antietam was the first major battle fought on Union soil that forced General Lees army to retreat back south of the Potomac River. It was the bloodiest one battle in American history. It gave President Lincoln the confidence to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.
What major factor caused the defeat of the Confederates at the Battle of Antietam in 1862?
The South had a low population and lackedÊa strong central government and finances during the Battle of Gettysburg. As a result, The North was able to seize and hold positions on high ground which led to their victory.Ê
When and where did the Battle of Leningrad occur?
the battle of leningrad occured September 8, 1941 - January 27, 1944 in the Soviet Union
What general did President Lincoln fire after the Battle of Antietam?
Based on his previous actions, and not just those at Antietam, Lincoln fired Major General George McClellan as general-in-chief of the Union armies and replaced him as commander of the Army of the Potomac with Ambrose Burnside.
Lincoln was likely prompted by what he saw as the indecisive, overcautious nature of McClellan, who at Antietam thought that he was outnumbered when it was very much the reverse.
Who was the head of confederate forces in the Battle of Antietam?
قاد الجنرال روبرت إي لي الجيش الكونفدرالي لشمال فيرجينيا في معركة أنتيتام.
How many soldiers died on both sides at the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam was only fought on one day, September 17, 1862. The dead of both sides amounted to: 1,512 Confederate and 2,108 Federals (Union). The total casualties in killed, wounded, and missing were in excess of 23,000 men making it the bloodiest single day in US military history.
Source: Civil War Battles, Johnson, Curt and McLaughlin, Mark 1977
How was a mistake responsible for the Battle of Antietam?
He was angry at himself for making his wife pregnant so he accidentally went into war.
Why did Robert e lee send Stonewall Jackson to capture the union arsenal in the Battle of Antietam?
The capture of Harper's Ferry with its arsenal was something the Confederates began while still moving north, about five days before the battle. There were 12,000 Yankees in Harper's Ferry and Lee did not want to go past them and leave them behind him, in case they came out and attacked him army while it was going north. It took several days for Jackson's men to get on the three heights overlooking the town and emplace cannon there - one across the Potomac on the Maryland side, and one on either side of the Shenandoah. Once there they had to bombard the Yankees some to convince them to surrender, which they only did after the Rebels began an attack. Meanwhile a copy of Lee's orders had been found by the Yankees, who moved with unusual haste for them, to bring on a battle. Lee was not expecting to fight quite that soon. Jackson left only one division at Harper's Ferry, to finish paroling prisoners and start captured was munitions south. That division marched very rapidly tot he battle and arrived just in the nick of time to save the Confederates from disaster, as the day of the battle was ending.
Why did the north win the battle of Chattanooga?
General Bragg won the battle but lost Chattanooga. He had troops holding key road crossings cutting off most of the supplies and caused the union defenders to surrender or starve!... ShAyNNA fA'AeA KEy
union victory
This battle resulted in a Union victory.
The battle of chickamauga ended in a confederacy win.
Was the geography of the Battle of Antietam important?
When I went to visit the Battlefield of Antietam, it was made up primarily of fields and hills. Much of the fighting was done on farmland. A huge part of the battle took place in a cornfield. However, there were (at the time, not so much now) forests, too. They are currently trying to grow the forests back.
What mistake did George McClellan made at the Battle of Antietam?
Moving too slowly to exploit his advantage of being able to destroy Lee's divisions, piecemeal, after discovering that they were widely separated..
A Confederate spy in his camp had managed to alert Lee, who quickly concentrated his forces at Antietam Creek.
How many union soldiers where killed in chickamauga?
About 1,600 Federal troops died in the Battle of Chickamauga, which was fought September 19-20 1863.
What are the number of troops in the Battle of Antietam?
There were 40,000 to 45,000 men for the Confederacy and 87,000 to 90,000 for the Union at Antietam. Of these only about 37,000 Southerners and 56,000 Federals were actually engaged in the fighting. The link below is an excellent place for finding numbers of men engaged at each phase of the battle.
Another source: Civil War Battles, Johnson and McLaughlin, 1977.
How much is a civil war discharge paper worth?
um i had some papers from around that time once and it was just under a thousand but they were in bad shape. it really depends on who the person was and the condition of the papers. i hope this helps
What weapons were used 700-800 ad?
In the early 1300s, gunpowder-based weapons were used in China, but the technology was not yet known in the Middle East or Europe. Infantry in the 1300s used spears, pikes, swords and lots of crossbows (the longbow was mainly used by the English). Cavalry used lances, battle axes and maces. Siege weapons included mangonels, trebuchets and rams.
The major fighting of the battle ended around 4:30 in the afternoon on September 17. To be sure, there was probably some sniping between the lines throughout the remaining daylight hours and into the night. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia would retreat from the field during the evening of September 18, 1862.
Why is the Antietam considered a turning point in American history?
The Battle of Antietam was the single bloodiest day of the American Civil War and is considered one of the major turning points of the war. ... The North was able to use the victory to raise morale, keep the South from gaining diplomatic recognition, and emancipate the slaves in the rebel states.
During the Battle of Antietam how did the union army gain possession of the confederates' plans?
Special Order 191 was issued by General Lee's HQ on 9 September.
On Saturday, 13th, the Union 1st Division of the 12th Corps bivouaced at Federick. Among the units was 27th Indianna Regiment. Sgt. John M. Bloss and Cpl Barton W. Mitchell were making camp and found a bulky package in some tall grass. In the package was a sheet of paper wrapped around three cigars. The paper was a copy of Special Order 191.
General Alpheus Williams sent the orders to General McClellan by his aide, Colonel Samuel Pittman.
Source: "Landscape Turned Red" by Sears, page 90 & 112
Appendix I discusses the Lost Order and how or even IF it got to the Union HQ. Also there is question as to what commander lost his copy of the orders and whether Gen. Lee knew that his plan had been compromised.
For a definitive examination of the Lost Order issue see Special Order 191: Ruse of War? at americancivilwar.com
