sep 17, 1862 - Antietam September 17, 1862 (Political)

Description:

Description: This was the bloodiest battle of the civil war with 26,134 casualties. The North found out that Lee was going to advance and McClellan moved between Lee and Stonewall. This tactic brought a victory to the Union.
Immediate Impact: The North received yet again another victory.
Long-term impact: Led to the emancipation proclamation.
Key people: George McClellan, Stonewall, Robert Lee
Role of each person: George McClellan was the general of the Union soldiers who defeated Robert Lee and Stonewall by going in between them.

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Date:

sep 17, 1862

Now

~ 161 years ago