presented by alex peyton sam miller george boulos
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Presented byPresented by
Alex PeytonAlex PeytonSam Miller Sam Miller George BoulosGeorge Boulos
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What events led to the What events led to the battle of Antietambattle of Antietam
The battle began on September 17. The Union began an artillery barrage on
the center of the Confederates' position Northern soldiers then advanced
towards the Confederates' left flank As the Federals crossed a cornfield,
Confederate infantry rose up and surprised the Northerners
McClellan ordered his infantry to withdraw and directed the Northern artillery to fire on the cornfield
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When/Where did this battle When/Where did this battle occur?occur?• September 17, 1862• Near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and
Antietam creek• As part of the Maryland Campaign, was
the first major battle in the American Civil War to take place on Northern soil.
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Was this battle considered Was this battle considered to be a major turning point to be a major turning point in the war?in the war?
Yes, it was one major turning point in the war
It ended Robert E Lee’s invasion in Maryland
They barely escaped the battle without defeat.
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The prominent generalsThe prominent generals
Confederate generals Robert E Lee James Longstreet
Union Generals George B McClellan Joseph Hooker
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What were the primary What were the primary objectives of the battle?objectives of the battle?
Union Army Protect the capital
Robert E lee (The confederate side) To recruit troops so they could win the
war
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How the battle affected the How the battle affected the lives of civilians in the lives of civilians in the
area?area? Everybody was dedicated to helping
the soldiers Provided
food Shelter Health/medical help
They would amputate the appendages and throw them out like old garbage
It was a bloody time and everyone had a job to do
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The new weapons were used The new weapons were used in in this battle this battle
Mostly single fire guns such as muskets
1842 Springfield (Sniper rifle) Enfield Rifle Richmond Musket Sharps Rifle Springfield Rifle-Musket
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How did Bloody Lane earn its name?
The North Carolina, held the Confederate right flank.
The Mississippians flowed into and through the lane in a counter attack only to be badly mauled by the newly arrived Irish Brigade
The Irish Brigade filled the void left by West Virginia and stabilized the union left flank
At this point it became a contest of attrition and the Confederate position began to earn it’s dreadful name - “Bloody Lane.”
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The battle casualties The battle casualties for for each each side?side?
Union 12,401 Men
Confederate 10,316 Men