Battle Summary:
After a stunning victory, against
John Pope, at 2nd Manassas, General Lee
pushed his troops north, into the border state of Maryland. Lee's
strategy was to win an overwhelming victory on northern soil, opening the
way for European recognition of the Confederate States of America - and
possible European intervention in the war. Additionally, Lee believed
he could fill his ranks with dissatisfied Maryland residents that were
sympathetic to the Confederate cause....
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The Dunker Church at the Antietam National
Battlefield.
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