The Battle at Antietam

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This paper provides an insight into the Battle at Antietam in 1862 which cost more that 23,000 Union and Confederate lives, known as the "Bloodiest Day" in U.S. combat history. It recounts the events leading up to the battle, the main events during the battle and the impact and significance of the battle upon the Civil War. It analyzes the aftermath of the battle including the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed the slaves and further polarized the division between the North and the South.

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"Several states (Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, West Virginia, Kentucky and Maryland) remained as "border" states not pledging their allegiance to either side. The tactical importance of these states was immeasurable to the South; if control could be gained they would act as a stepping stone to the invasion of the North. With the Union still reeling from their defeats at Bull Run, the possibility of victory for the South became a reality therefore setting the stage for the battle at Antietam."

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