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This unexpected Northern win gave Lincoln the credibility to issue the Emancipation Proclamation without making it look like a desperate measure.
The Proclamation made it ethically impossible for Britain to aid the Confederates - a most siignificant outcome.
The battle also spelt the end for McClellan. Although he had won the battle, he failed to pursure and destroy the Army of Northern Virginia, which the whole of Lincoln's cabinet thought he should have done, and he was promptly replaced by Burnside.
McClellan's uncertainties and his hesitating behaviour prevent the Union to achieve a decisive victory.
Nonetheless Antietam resulted a positive strategical outcome because Lee decided to retreat from Maryland giving up his invasion's plan.
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Was the Battle of Antietam the 1st union victory?
Unfortunately it was but it also was the South's first attack on the North that resulted in a Union victory.
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 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.
What US regiments fought at Antietam?
there was no battle of antietam
How many causalities were there in the Battle of Antietam?
Nearly 23,000 casualties in killed, wounded, and missing resulted from the fight along Antietam Creek.
Was the Battle of Antietam the 1st union victory?
Unfortunately it was but it also was the South's first attack on the North that resulted in a Union victory.
Which battle resulted in the bloodiest day in all of American history with either side having gained any ground?
Antietam.
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.
When did the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam ended in Semptember 17 1862.
What was accomplished in the Antietam war?
not Antietam war, BATTLE of Antietam
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 is the confederates name for the Battle of Antietam?
The Confederates called Antietam the Battle of Sharpsburg.
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.
