Antietam (sep 17, 1862 – sep 17, 1862)

Description:

Location: Sharpsburg, MD
Key figures: Robert E. Lee, George B. McClellan's
Historical Significance: The Battle of Antietam was one of the most important events of the American Civil War. Fought on September 17, 1862, Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history with over 23,000 casualties (men listed as killed, wounded, captured or missing) in roughly 12 hours.
Number of deaths: over 23,000 casualties (men listed as killed, wounded, captured or missing)

FUN FACT!
The casualties of the battle were a combined 22,717 dead, wounded or missing.
-The Union had an overwhelming advantage of 75,500 soldiers facing 38,000 Confederates.
-The date of the battle was Wednesday, September 17, 1862.
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-5:30 p.m.
The battle ends.