An overview on the Battle of Antietam
This battle took place on September 17th, 1862. This was the first battle in the North. It ws one of the bloodiest battles in Unied State's hsitroy. It ws a very costly battle. Approximately 23,000 troops on both sides died. In the end, McClellan's troops overtook the Confederates. In the end, the victory proved to be a big part of the Union's victory. It was the turning point in the war. This victory alowed Lincoln to free all slaves when he issued the Emancipation Proclamation.