Battle of Antietam

James M. McPherson Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam Freedom by definition states that one is allowed to speak, think, or act without restraint or fear of severe consequence. During the time surrounding the Civil War, freedom was synonymous with liberty in the sense that that was what the Union was striving for. McPherson argues that The Battle of Antietam was the most crucial turning point in relation to the Civil War. He states that without this battle, there was the chance that freedom in…

Maryland. The Army of the Potomac fought under the command of George McClellan versus Robert E. Lee’s Army of a Northern Virginia for possession of the Miller farm cornfield. In the end, the Confederates occupied the town of Sharpsburg. Despite this battle was considered a draw from a military point of view, Abraham Lincoln and the Union claimed the victory the president needed before delivering Emancipation Proclamation. More lives were lost during this one day than any other day in American…

to live on without me which is why I do not fear for you. What I am truly The battle field is drenched with the blood of fallen men. This war is fought between brothers with each brother, believing it is there cause which is greater. Our life here is rough, but somewhat manageable. Boy do I miss the comfort of sleeping indoors on a soft bed, here we…

The battle of Antietam also known today as the battle of Sharpsburg was one of the bloodiest battle to ever occur in a day. The battle was part of the Maryland campaign that took place near Sharpsburg, Maryland and the Antietam creek between the 16th of September 1862 to the 18th of September 1862. The terrain in this area consisted of grassy rolling hills with open plains and some wooded areas. During these three days the temperature ranged from a humid 69 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Two main…

Reasons for North’s Victory in the Civil War Economic Capabilities, Lee’s and Grant’s Military Strategies, and the North and South Armies Many studies have been conducted by scholars to determine why the North won the Civil War. Many scholars believe that it has to do with the North’s efficient military strategies; however, there are more factors that contribute to the North’s victory. Hattaway and Jones (2001), scholars from the University of…

and deference of Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. Jackson claimed many victories for the Confederate Army and helped the army endure a long harsh battle against the Union. As General of the Confederate army Robert E. Lee demonstrated his military genius through his ability to anticipate enemy movements. Lee also showed his military genius through developing new battle tactics that positioned his generals to take strategic territories towards the northern border of Virginia.Thomas J. Jackson, also…

difficult to spot the defending enemy combatants and artillery batteries firing just west of them. After they retreated back to the North Wood, they were able to use a stone structure to provide cover as they moved back. During the moments prior to the battle, Gorman’s brigade was placed as the lead element in Sedgwick’s formation and positioned at the East Wood from where they would begin their assault on to the West Wood. Gorman’s Brigade was followed by BG Napoleon Dana’s 3rd Brigade as…

The Battle of Antietam began on September 17th, 1862 and ended on the same day. The commander of the Union army was George B. McClellan and the commander of the Confederate army was Robert E. Lee. Robert E. Lee, the general of the confederacy, attempted to make a final stand in an attempt to save his Maryland Campaign. Many Federal Forces were closing in from the east. Lee at that time selected the strategic ground near Antietam Creek and demanded his army to unite there. About a mile east of…

The Battle of Antietam, started on September 17, 1862, with two main Generals/Commanders. The Union General/Commander was George B. McClellan and the Confederate States General/Commander was Robert E. Lee. General George B. McClellan was the commander for the Army of the Potomac, while General Robert E. Lee was commander for the Army of Northern Virginia. The Battle of Antietam which was also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg had around 12,410 of some 69,000 troops on the Union side, and 13,724…

General a few days later, accepted his appointment as commander in chief to Virginia;s military. Lee knew that the North was plentiful in resources so they would win a war of abrasion. With this in mind, he hoped that the south could win a few battles and pressure Lincoln to stop the fighting. In September 1862, Lee led 40,000 soldiers across the Potomac river into Maryland. At the time, the army was small and had been “marching, fighting, and starving” (p.82) since June. General McClellan…