Antietam

By Cyrus SheplerAnd Tyler Micklo

Antietam

Sharpsburg, Maryland(Antietam)

Leaders of AntietamRobert E. Lee George B. McClellan

After the Confederacy won the Battle of the First Bull Run, General Robert E. Lee decided to march northward towards Maryland and the Union needed a victory!

Reasons of the Battle

The Battle lasted at least 2 weeks at Antietam.

Most of the battle of Antietam took place in cornfield.

What Happened

The Upper bridge.The Burnside bridge.The Middle bridge.Antietam creek.A cornfield.Bloody LaneSunken Road

Important Landmarks

ImportantPeople

Clara Barton was a important nurse at the battle of Antietam and she started the American Red Cross.

Matthew Brady was a important photographer at the battle of Antietam.

A Union Victory!

ConfederacyThe Confederacy had

more than 10,000 men killed.

The Confederacy started the battle with 55,000 men.

The Union had more than 12,000 men killed.

The Union started the battle with 90,000 men.

StatisticsUnion

Did You Know?Antietam was one of the bloodiest battles in the civil war