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For the Union Major General George B. McClellan, for the Confederacy General Robert E. Lee. The fighting lasted one day, and tactically it was a draw. The next day Lee remained on the battlefield, daring McClellan to renew the battle, which McClellan did not do, despite having at least a two to one edge in manpower over the Rebels. Then Lee withdrew, south over the Potomac River, which was enough to allow northerners to consider the battle a northern victory, since when all was said and done the Union Army remained in possession of the field. McClellan did not try to stop Lee from leaving. A more capable or aggressive commander could probably have destroyed Lee's Army and ended the war on the day of the battle. Lincoln understood this and was immensely frustrated with McClellan, who did not stir from the battlefield for more than six weeks after the battle, even after Lincoln visited him on the battlefield and attempted to goad him into going after the Rebel Army. McClellan still did not move, and after another week, with the midterm elections safely past (McClellan was an important Democrat and Lincoln could not afford to offend northern Democrats) Lincoln fired McClellan. General McClellan never held another command during the war, but did run against Lincoln in the 1864 election as the Democratic candidate.
This was a battle during the U.S. Civil War. The South was led by General Lee, and the North was led by Major General George B. McClellan.
Union General McClellan fought Confederate General Robert E, Lee
Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia (Confederate) were defeated by George McClellan and the Army of the Potomac (Union).
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Where did the single bloodiest day in American military history occurred at?
The battle of Antietam.
What was the bloody battle in Maryland won by the union?
The union won the battle Antietam in Maryland. It was the bloodiest battle in the war.
Who were the military leaders of the battle of Charleston?
Benjamin Lincoln
Who won the Battle of Antietam near sharpsburg Maryland?
Yes on 17 September 1862 in the bloodiest single day of battle in American History to date at what is called the Battle of Antietam.
What battle did Lincoln need to win so he could issue his emancipation proclamination?
The great battle of Gettysburg NEW RESPONDENT The Battle of Antietam.
Leaders at Battle of Antietam?
McClellan for the Union. Lee for the Confederates.
What was improtant about the Battle of Antietam?
A military base was attacked.
Where did the single bloodiest day in American military history occurred at?
The battle of Antietam.
Who is the leaders of the Battle of Antietam?
Confederate: Robert E. Lee ,,, Union: George B. McClellan
What army won the US Civil War Battle of Antietam?
Based on military criteria, the Battle of Antietam was a draw. This is an important military term for the actual results of that battle. It's true that General Lee retreated to Virginia, however, this was a raid and there was no intention of occupying Maryland.
What is the significance of Battle of Antietam?
what is the significance of the battle of Antietam
What is the significance the battle of Antietam?
what is the significance of the battle of Antietam
Short description of the battle of Antietam?
Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest battle of all
What was the bloody battle in Maryland won by the union?
The union won the battle Antietam in Maryland. It was the bloodiest battle in the war.
Who were the military leaders of the battle of Charleston?
Benjamin Lincoln
When did the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam ended in Semptember 17 1862.
Who are the allied leaders during the Battle of Midway?
The Military leaders were Nimitz, Spruance and Fletcher.
