sep 17, 1862 - BATTLE OF ANTIETAM - September 17th, 1862 - After defeating General John Pope in the Second Battle of Bull Run, Lee charged forward to Antietam Creek, Maryland. McCellan was given copies of the South's plans and was able to defeat the Confederacy in the bloodiest battle in American history (23k casualties). This was a pivotal moment in the war. Britain and France had been edging closer to involvement; the South had believed a chance at permanent independence. After this battle, the Union became the d
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