2 h 49 min, 17 sept. 1862 ans - The Battle of Antietam

Description:

This battle occurred when Confederate general Robert E. Lee wanted to invade the North. He slipped his troops into Western Maryland. Luckily a Union officer found the battle plans of Robert E. Lee on the ground. Now McClellan decided to attack the Confederate Troops. This battle took place near a place called Sharpsburg, Maryland. Eventually Robert E. Lee retreated but this was the bloodiest day in the Civil War.