Battle of Antietam
General Lee led Confederate troops to invade the North and to gain British support and supplies. In September 1862, McClellan's army attacked Confederate regiments along Antietam Creek, Maryland. The battle was won by McClellan but it is known for being "The Bloodiest Day in American History" due to the deaths of 6,400 on either side and 15,000 soldiers wounded after a single day of combat. Later, McClellan would be removed from command due to President Lincoln's disgust at the exponential loss of lives.
General Lee led Confederate troops to invade the North and to gain British support and supplies. In September 1862, McClellan's army attacked Confederate regiments along Antietam Creek, Maryland. The battle was won by McClellan but it is known for being "The Bloodiest Day in American History" due to the deaths of 6,400 on either side and 15,000 soldiers wounded after a single day of combat. Later, McClellan would be removed from command due to President Lincoln's disgust at the exponential loss of lives.