17 sept. 1862 - Battle of Antietam
Description:
In Maryland (border state)“Bloodiest single day”- 23,000 casualties in one day
Robert Gould Shaw: abolitionist, leader of the 54th regiment (all-black)
1st ever all black enlistment
Segregation of units
Paid less ($13 vs $10)
Had to purchase uniforms
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
17 sept. 1862
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 162 ans