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The Bloody Lane of Antietam

The Bloody Lane of Antietam

The bloodiest moment of America's bloodiest battle, up close and personal

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Nathan A Drescher
May 05, 2022
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The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in American history. 23,000 casualties were suffered on both sides in one afternoon of brutal back-and-forth fighting. Technically, the battle was a draw, but because General Robert E. Lee’s Confederate army was forced to withdraw, the Union could claim a victory. It was the first major victory of the Civil W…

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