17 sept. 1862 - Battle of Antietam
Description:
The battle ended the Confederate invasion of Maryland in 1862 and resulted in a Union victory. It also led to President Abraham Lincoln issuing the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. In 1862, the American Civil War was entering its second year.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
17 sept. 1862
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 163 ans