How did the Battle of Antietam start?

The Battle of Antietam began at dawn on September 17 as the fog lifted. Longstreet's and Hill's units formed the Confederate right and center flanks to the west of Antietam Creek, while Jackson's and Brigadier General John G. Walker's units formed the Confederate left flank. read more

The Battle of Antietam began at dawn on September 17 as the fog lifted. Longstreet’s and Hill’s units formed the Confederate right and center flanks to the west of Antietam Creek, while Jackson’s and Brigadier General John G. Walker’s units formed the Confederate left flank. read more

A summarization of events: * After a series of Union defeats (all in the South) General Robert E. Lee cautious but confidently moves his army North to engage Grneral McCellan and the Army of the Potomac. read more

The Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War was caused by General Robert E. Lee's desire to follow up his victory at the second Battle of Manassas by heading north into Maryland. His intentions were to sever rail links to Washington and seize supplies. read more