The American Civil War Part 7 Antietam. The American Civil War Part 7 The Battle of Antietam The single most bloodiest day in American History Union Commander:

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The American Civil War Part 7 Antietam

The American Civil War Part 7 The Battle of Antietam The single most bloodiest day in American History Union Commander: George McClellan Confederate Commander: Robert E. Lee George McClellan Robert E. Lee

The American Civil War Part 7 Union soldiers find Robert E. Lee’s secret plans. McClellan has the information to destroy Lee’s army. He can win the war if he attacks, but he waits too long.

The American Civil War Part 7 Sept. 12, 1862 – McClellan army attacks at Antietam creek. Antietam – 3 battles in one the Cornfield Sunken Road AKA Bloody Lane Burnside Bridge

The American Civil War Part 7 At the end of the day – 23,000 casualities Union claims victory, but no real winner Lincoln used the victory at Antietam to announce: The Emancipation Proclamation

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