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Question: Did the Union or the Confederacy win the Battle Of Antietam!?
My S!.S!. book never really said who won, so I'm just trying to figure this out!.Www@QuestionHome@Com


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"Tactically inconclusive; strategic Union victory!."

"Although the battle was tactically inconclusive, it had unique significance as enough of a victory to give President Abraham Lincoln the confidence to announce his Emancipation Proclamation, which discouraged the British and French governments from potential plans for recognition of the Confederacy!."Www@QuestionHome@Com

Neither side really "won" the battle!. It was a standoff!. The Union was declared the winner because they held the field and the Confederates retreated!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Antietam is viewed as a tactical draw, but a strategic Union victory, The rebel invasion of the north was turned back!.Www@QuestionHome@Com