Its second day, September 17, has been called "the single bloodiest day in American military history."
Union Brigadier General Mansfield died there under command of George McClellan, while three Confederates of equal rank perished under Robert E. Lee. Its second day, September 17, has been called "the single bloodiest day in American military history." For 10 points—name this 1862 battle fought just west of Frederick, Maryland.
Union Brigadier General Mansfield died there under command of George McClellan, while three Confederates of equal rank perished under Robert E. Lee.
{Antietam} or {Sharpsburg}