Battle of Antietam

The battle of Antietam took place in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The battle of Antietam was the first battle in the civil war to be fought on northern soil. The impact of Antietam was that it turned out to be the bloodiest day in American History. The battle of Antietam was about 12 hours long. The battle of Antietam lasted about 12 hours.The battle of Antietam was also named the battle of Sharpsburg. The location of the battle was Sharpsburg, Washington County in Maryland. The battle of Antietam happened

“The roar of the infantry was beyond anything conceivable to the uninitiated” wrote a Union officer during the battle of Antietam (Sears). The battle of Antietam was just one of the many battles of the American Civil War, and possibly the most significant. This battle was a pivotal point during the war, which gave the North the power to win the American Civil War. There are three main reasons why there was a civil war in the United States. One well known reason was slavery. The South wanted to

Days that Unexpectedly Changed America by Steven Gillon holds significance in the shaping of modern America, but "The Battle of Antietam" undoubtedly had the greatest influence in American history. Prior to this battle Lincoln did not have enough power to strive towards freeing southern slaves and had only hoped to keep the union together. However, after his victory at this battle the president was able to put forward the Emancipation Proclamation which required that all slaves in rebellious states

Abstract The Battle of Antietam took place on 17 September 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The battle was fought between General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia and General McClellan’s Army of the Potomac. Although the battle lasted only 12 hours, it was a significant point of the American Civil War, as well as the deadliest day in history. Tactically the battle was considered a draw, but the North claimed strategic victory and President Lincoln published the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing

The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in U.S.A. military history. Our country was in a civil war and state of turmoil; it was a country divided. This battle was important to the end of the Confederacy, and, in turn, the merging of it and the Union into one, the United States of America, the greatest country in the world. Twenty-three thousand lives were lost that day while fighting in that vicious battle. This is why the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest military day in U.S.A. history, was

September 17, 1862, more commonly known as the Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in American history to date. It had three phases each at different locations, and equally destructive in some way, shape, or form. While the Battle of Gettysburg is coined the most deadly battle, that took place over three days… the Battle of Antietam was only one. The first phase was the most deadly, with about 62 casualties every minutes. That amounts to a total of 13,000 casualties in just 3 hours and 30

While the Civil War was taking place, the Massachusetts Infantry Regiment sends Confederate forces to engage in the Battle of Antietam. Captain Robert Shaw (Matthew Broderick) visits his family after recovering from battle and attends a party where he is introduced to Frederick Douglass. Then, Shaw is offered a promotion to the rank of Colonel, commanding the first all-black regiment of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He takes on the challenge, and invites his childhood friend, Major Cabot

different groups, with one taking Harpers Ferry. Union General George McClellen knew then that he could take on the divided Confederates and picked Antietam as his attacking point (Hale 4). Lee’s plan however was similar. He wished to split his troops to

Ten Days That Unexpectedly Changed America Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: “Massacre at Mystic” May 26, 1637 was a fateful day in the history of America. The actions of Major John Mason and his Puritan men set a precedent for the next two hundred years of European and Indian relations. On that clear May night near the Mystic River of New England, hundreds of Pequot Indians were killed by the Europeans and their allies, most of the victims being the elderly, women, and children. This massacre was

Despite those loses the Union army was able to redeem themselves in the battle of Fort Henry and Donelson and Shiloh. Their manpower and their economic advantage showed in all three of the important battles favoring the Union winning the war. Although, President Lincoln was focused on winning the war, he was able to pick good generals to lead the armies; however he was not mainly focused