sep 17, 1862 - Battle of Antietam
Description:
bloodiest single day in all of American historyended Gen. Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of a northern state. motivated emancipation proclimation
Union:
forces: 75,300
casualties: 12,400
Major General George B. McClellan
Confederate:
forces: 52,000
casualties: 10,300
General Robert E. Lee
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 17, 1862
Now
~ 163 years ago