This engagement between the Union army and the Confederate forces is remembered as one of the battles with the highest casualties in a single day during the war. The Confederate advance toward the north was halted with this engagement. Although the battle produced no decisive military result, it is considered strategically important for the Union.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Antietam (1862)?
- The Battle of Antietam was fought in 1862 in Maryland during the American Civil War.
- When did Battle of Antietam (1862) happen?
- 1862 CE
- Where did Battle of Antietam (1862) take place?
- ABD (Maryland)