Battle of Antietam
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President Lincoln and
General McClellan
On September 17 of 1862 the North and South fought what is considered to be the single, bloodiest, one day battle in American military history. It was fought in Sharpsburg, MD during the Maryland Campaign and there were approximately 22,700 casualties caused in this battle, between both sides.
Major General George McClellan was in command of the Union army and General Robert E. Lee was in command of the Confederate army. Lee's army had around 45,000 men. Of those 45,000, 10,316 of the men either died, were wounded, or went missing during this battle. McClellan's army was of 87,000 men and of those 87,000, 12,401 of them either died,were injured, or went missing during the battle.
McClellan ended up allowing Lee's army to escape to Virginia. It was a strategic win for the northerners.
Major General George McClellan was in command of the Union army and General Robert E. Lee was in command of the Confederate army. Lee's army had around 45,000 men. Of those 45,000, 10,316 of the men either died, were wounded, or went missing during this battle. McClellan's army was of 87,000 men and of those 87,000, 12,401 of them either died,were injured, or went missing during the battle.
McClellan ended up allowing Lee's army to escape to Virginia. It was a strategic win for the northerners.
Interesting Facts
-During the battle, the Confederates found a natural defensive position. This sunken road was worn down by farmers' wagons and erosion caused by rain. It became a perfect fort for them. By the end of the day, it was known as "Bloody Lane".
-There were 3,654 dead, 17,292 wounded, 1,771 either missing or captured between both sides.
-10,000 soldiers were killed and wounded in just the first phase of the battle.
-There were 3,654 dead, 17,292 wounded, 1,771 either missing or captured between both sides.
-10,000 soldiers were killed and wounded in just the first phase of the battle.
Citations
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