Battle of Antietam
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, American Civil War, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: American Civil War & Reconstruction Era (1856-1877)
- Geographical Location: Maryland
- Date: September 17, 1862
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the American Civil War. Result: Drawn battle ends Lee’s first invasion of the North.
After a copy of his plans detailing the widely scattered nature of his army fell into Union hands, Robert E. Lee hurriedly concentrated his troops at Sharpsburg. George B. McClellan pursued cautiously, assembling his army along Antietam Creek. There on September 17, the war’s bloodiest single-day battle was fought.
Enjoying a nearly two-to-one advantage, McClellan planned to attack both flanks simultaneously;...
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