The Battle of Antietam is not a battle from the second world war, or as it’s more commonly known: World War II. It’s actually a battle from the American Civil War. The Battle of Antietam happened near a creek called Antietam Creek. The battle only lasted one day, and it is said to remain one of the deadliest single day battles in American history.
However, the outcome of this single battle would be one of the biggest turning points for the Union. The victory went to the Union, and it was one of the first victories they had in the war. This showed Abraham Lincoln that the Confederacy could be tamed and the victory could be won by those fighting for the American ideals we have today.