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It acheved its main aim - to prevent Lee from invading Pennsylvania, and to score a Union win, to give Lincoln the credibility to issue his Emancipation Proclamation.
But Lincoln believed that McClellan should have been able to destroy Lee's army outright, and fired him after months of disappointing performance.
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What was the bloody battle in Maryland won by the union?
The union won the battle Antietam in Maryland. It was the bloodiest battle in the war.
Who won the Battle of Antietam near sharpsburg Maryland?
Yes on 17 September 1862 in the bloodiest single day of battle in American History to date at what is called the Battle of Antietam.
What battle did Lincoln need to win so he could issue his emancipation proclamination?
The great battle of Gettysburg NEW RESPONDENT The Battle of Antietam.
What US regiments fought at Antietam?
there was no battle of antietam
How many union died in battle of Antietam?
2,108 Union men died in battle of Antietam
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