17 sept. 1862 - Battle of Antietam

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The Confederate had faced many losses and decided it was time to utilize all of their strength to invade the Northern states. The Confederates and Unions clashed, causing numerous casualties on both sides. In the end, the Union came out semi-victorious; Union General McClellan allowed Confederate General Lee to escape. This action encouraged Lincoln to issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which was another vital event in itself. The Battle of Antietam is significant because it is regarded as the bloodiest one-day battle during the Civil War and kept Britain and France from recognizing the Confederacy, furthermore encouraging the two to remain neutral. Photographs of this battle also circulated the United States, which served as the first awakener of the truth behind war.