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  1. www.battlefields.org › learn › articlesAntietam | American Battlefield Trust

    September 16 - 18, 1862. The Battle of Antietam. Sharpsburg. After his success at Second Manassas, Gen. Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia north across the Potomac River on an invasion of Maryland in early September of 1862. Defeated in his attempt to hold Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan and his Army of the Potomac on the east side ...

  2. www.americanhistorycentral.com › entries › battle-of-antietamBattle of Antietam, Summary, Significance, Outcome, 1862

    Mar 17, 2024 · The Battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862. It is one of the most famous battles of the war, and was the single bloodiest day, as both sides suffered an estimated 23,000 casualties. The battle ended in a draw, however the Union gained a tactical victory.

  3. www.npr.org › 2012/09/17 › 161248814Antietam: A Savage Day In American History : NPR

    Sep 17, 2012 · Gen. Robert E. Lee's plan was to push his troops north, perhaps to Pennsylvania, fight a decisive battle, and pressure Northern politicians to sue for peace. Union troops marched from Washington...

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