The U.S. Civil War

Each Battle… Where? When? Who? Strategy? Outcome?

Battle of Antietam

Bloodiest Single Day in America’s History

Confederate dead at Bloody Lane, looking northeast from the south bank Confederate dead at Bloody Lane, looking northeast from the south bank. The group of Union soldiers looking on were likely members of the 130th Pennsylvania, who were assigned burial detail on the 19th.

Confederate dead along the west side of Hagerstown Pike Confederate dead along the west side of Hagerstown Pike. Photo taken about 500 yards north of Dunker Church, looking north, on September 19, 1862. The dirt lane on the left is not Hagerstown Pike, but a path on Miller's Farm. Hagerstown Pike is on the right side of the post-and-rail fence.

President Lincoln visits General McClellan at his headquarters on October 4, 1862. Visible on the ground at the lower left is a captured Confederate battle flag.

President Lincoln meets with Union Generals when he visits Antietam two weeks after the battle

Confederate dead on the east side of the Hagerstown Pike near the hill where the Visitor Center is located today, with the photographer looking toward the Dunker Church.

Burial crew of Union soldiers.

Based on what you saw from the previous images, who won?

Basics Sept. 17, 1862 Maryland Winner- Inconclusive? Union- McClellan Sept. 17, 1862 Maryland Winner- Inconclusive? 87,000 USA vs. 45,000 CSA 22,717 Casualties- one day Union- 12,401 Confederates- 10,316 Confederate- Lee

Impact Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation Stopped Britain and France from getting involved Was the end for McClellan Helped Lincoln win the next election Raised Union morale