This battle saw heavy fighting at Miller's Cornfield, and was part of the first major Confederate offensive into the north.
This battle opened with an attack on Hagerstown Turnpike. Prior to this battle, one side intercepted the opposing side's battle plans wrapped around a bundle of cigars. The Sunken Road was used as trench during this battle. One group of Confederates forces during this battle marched in later in the day following a decisive victory at Harper's Ferry. This battle saw heavy fighting at Miller's Cornfield, and was part of the first major Confederate offensive into the north. For 10 points, name this 1862 battle of the Civil War that prompted Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, the bloodiest single day battle in American history that is sometimes referred to as Sharpsburg.
This battle opened with an attack on Hagerstown Turnpike. Prior to this battle, one side intercepted the opposing side's battle plans wrapped around a bundle of cigars.
Battle of {Antietam} (accept Battle of {Sharpsburg} before mentioned)