Presented byPresented by

Alex PeytonAlex PeytonSam Miller Sam Miller George BoulosGeorge Boulos

What events led to the What events led to the battle of Antietambattle of Antietam

The battle began on September 17. The Union began an artillery barrage on

the center of the Confederates' position Northern soldiers then advanced

towards the Confederates' left flank As the Federals crossed a cornfield,

Confederate infantry rose up and surprised the Northerners

McClellan ordered his infantry to withdraw and directed the Northern artillery to fire on the cornfield

When/Where did this battle When/Where did this battle occur?occur?• September 17, 1862• Near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and

Antietam creek• As part of the Maryland Campaign, was

the first major battle in the American Civil War to take place on Northern soil.

Was this battle considered Was this battle considered to be a major turning point to be a major turning point in the war?in the war?

Yes, it was one major turning point in the war

It ended Robert E Lee’s invasion in Maryland

They barely escaped the battle without defeat.

The prominent generalsThe prominent generals

Confederate generals Robert E Lee James Longstreet

Union Generals George B McClellan Joseph Hooker

What were the primary What were the primary objectives of the battle?objectives of the battle?

Union Army Protect the capital

Robert E lee (The confederate side) To recruit troops so they could win the

war

How the battle affected the How the battle affected the lives of civilians in the lives of civilians in the

area?area? Everybody was dedicated to helping

the soldiers Provided

food Shelter Health/medical help

They would amputate the appendages and throw them out like old garbage

It was a bloody time and everyone had a job to do

The new weapons were used The new weapons were used in in this battle this battle

Mostly single fire guns such as muskets

1842 Springfield (Sniper rifle)  Enfield Rifle   Richmond Musket   Sharps Rifle   Springfield Rifle-Musket

How did Bloody Lane earn its name?

The North Carolina, held the Confederate right flank.

  The Mississippians flowed into and through the lane in a counter attack only to be badly mauled by the newly arrived Irish Brigade

  The Irish Brigade filled the void left by West Virginia and stabilized the union left flank

At this point it became a contest of attrition and  the Confederate position began to earn it’s dreadful name - “Bloody Lane.” 

The battle casualties The battle casualties for for each each side?side?

Union 12,401 Men

Confederate 10,316 Men