The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, had significant casualties with more killed or wounded in one day than in multiple previous wars. The battle involved key areas such as The Cornfield, The Woods, The Sunken Road, and Rohrbach Bridge. It ended as a tactical draw but a st

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The timeline covers significant events during the American Civil War, including the Battle of Shiloh, Second Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Antietam, Gettysburg, and the Gettysburg Address. The battles were consequential, resulting in high casualties and strategic shifts in the war. The Gettysburg Ad

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The Civil War in late 1862 saw pivotal moments as the Union faced setbacks at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. After the Battle of Antietam, President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation set the stage for a shifting tide. The Union's struggles at Fredericksburg under Burnside led to Hooker's uns

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The Civil War started in 1861 due to the issue of slavery in the United States. It lasted from 1861 to 1865 and resulted in significant bloodshed, with key battles like Gettysburg and Antietam. Despite the North's advantages in population and resources, the Confederates put up a stubborn resistance.

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President Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation after the Battle of Antietam, setting the stage for significant events in the Civil War. The Union faces leadership changes and Confederate advances, leading to the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg in June 1863. The battle becomes the largest ever f

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