Antietam's Tension
The Union army, led by McClellan, faces a critical moment as they prepare to engage Lee's forces at Antietam. Despite having a numerical advantage, McClellan hesitates, delaying action due to overestimating the enemy's strength and the challenges posed by the terrain. As dawn breaks on September 17, Union troops ready themselves to strike, aiming to exploit the Confederates' vulnerable flanks and potentially encircle Lee's army.In this clip
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52: From Second Bull Run, or Second Manassas to Antietam, or Sharpsburg
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