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Antietam National Battlefield

Sharpsburg, MD

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Twenty men received Medals of Honor for their gallant efforts during the deadliest one-day battle in American history at Antietam.

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Antietam
Battle Facts
Washington County, MD | September 17, 1862
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
22,717
Union
12,401
Confed.
10,316
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