Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Battle 4: Antietam, Sharpsburg

The Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg!
(Also referred to as Bloody Antietam)

Date: September 17, 1862

Location: Antietam creek, in Sharpsburg Maryland

Geographic Features: Creek

Personnel: Robert E. Lee, McClellan

Leaders: Robert E. Lee, McClellan

Outcome: Neither side had gained any ground by that night, and 25,000 men were killed or wounded. Lee withdrew to Virginia, and McClellan was fired by Lincoln.

Impact: Known as the bloodiest day in American history



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