Battle of Antietam
September 17, 1862
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1862
1863
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Battle of Antietam
Tactically inconclusive: the Union repelled Lee's invasion but suffered heavier casualties and failed to defeat his army outright. Its political effect was decisive, giving Lincoln the confidence to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which deterred Britain and France from recognizing the Confederacy.
Location
- Sharpsburg, Maryland 39.473333, -77.744722
Commanders
Confederates 5
Robert E. Lee
· 1807–1870
John Bell Hood
· 1831–1879
James Longstreet
Lieutenant General, Commander of the First Corps (right wing) · 1821–1904
Stonewall Jackson
Major General, Commander of the Second Corps (left wing) · 1824–1863
A. P. Hill
Major General, Commander of the Light Division; arrived from Harpers Ferry · 1825–1865
Union 5
George Meade
· 1815–1872
George B. McClellan
· 1826–1885
Ambrose Burnside
Major General, Commander of the IX Corps (left wing) · 1824–1881
Joseph Hooker
Major General, Commander of the I Corps (right wing); wounded in action · 1814–1879
Edwin V. Sumner
Major General, Commander of the II Corps (center) · 1797–1863