17 sept. 1862 - Battle of Antietam

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The battle of Antietam is widely known as the bloodiest one-day battle in the Civil War. The Confederate had planned on an invasion of Maryland. However, the Union were able to halt those plans, which resulted in a very bloody battle.

Location
Washington County, Maryland,

Casualties
Union- 12,400
Confederate- 10,320

Major Generals
Union- General George B. McClellan
Confederate- Robert E Lee

Result
The Union were able to stop the invasion and claim a win.

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