battle of antietam

Battle of AntietamBy: Andrew Kelley, Josh Termini,

Andy Peralta , Alyssa Ergle, and

Anastasia Braylyan

Why did the battle take place?

The South hoped to gain European recognition by winning a victory in Union Territory.

Where did the battle take place? Sharpsburg,

Maryland Along the side of

Antietam Creek

What was the significance of this battle?

It was the bloodiest day of the Civil War.

When did this battle take place?

Started on September 17, 1862 andlasted one day.

McClellan launched a series of attacks that almost broke through the Southern lines.

The last of Lee’s absent troops arrived and saved the day.

Lee’s forces of 40,000 men suffered heavy losses and had to retreat to Virginia.

The battle ended with a Union victory.

September 17, 1862

How was this battle fought? This battle was fought with breech

loading rifles, mortar mounted on a rail road flat car, and a rifle barrel cannon mounted on wheels.

Who were the important men of the battle?

Union - George McClellan and Ambrose Burnside

Confederate - Robert E. Lee and John Gordon

Who were the important women of the battle?

Union - Emma Edmonds

Confederate - Rose O’Neal Greenhow

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