Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietsm was the bloodiest days in American history. Even though both side fought hard the battle is seen as a tie between the two sides. On September 16th, General McClennan's army came face to face with Henry Lee's army. By the evening of the next day, both side were fighting each other. Despite the large numerical disadvantage, Stonewall Jackson and his troops help their ground. Later that day Union leader, General Ambrose Burnside attacked Confederate troops while they were on a bridge over Antietam Creek. As it had just appeared the Union was winning, Confederate troop, General Hill and his army arrived from Harpers Ferry to counterattack. The two combined forces delayed Union troops from advancing and caused alot of destruction.
That night, both armies tended their wounded to prepare themselves for the next day. General Lee had demanded to keep fighting despite the many injuries. He wound continue to purse McClellan's army with his good soldiers and send the wounded down the Potomac River.
As a result of the drastic amount of casualties on the Union side, General McClellan had made his decision to avoid the Confederate troops and call the fight off.
Although neither side had officially won the battle, President Lincoln and the Union side claimed it their victory. The Battle of Antietam had given Lincoln just enough confidence he needed to be able to propose the Emancipation Proclamation.
That night, both armies tended their wounded to prepare themselves for the next day. General Lee had demanded to keep fighting despite the many injuries. He wound continue to purse McClellan's army with his good soldiers and send the wounded down the Potomac River.
As a result of the drastic amount of casualties on the Union side, General McClellan had made his decision to avoid the Confederate troops and call the fight off.
Although neither side had officially won the battle, President Lincoln and the Union side claimed it their victory. The Battle of Antietam had given Lincoln just enough confidence he needed to be able to propose the Emancipation Proclamation.