Although it was a tactical draw, Lincoln subsequently issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
In this battle, John Pelham's guns on Nicodemus Hill fired on troops heading for the Dunker Church. Following the Battle of South Mountain, this battle saw fighting in Miller's cornfield, and the Irish Brigade attacked a sunken road dubbed "Bloody Lane." After reinforcements arrived from Harpers Ferry, this battle ended with Stonewall Jackson's counterattack near Burnside Bridge. Although it was a tactical draw, Lincoln subsequently issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Before this battle, McClellan had found Lee's orders. For 10 points, name this September 17, 1862 battle, fought near the town of Sharpsburg, Maryland, America's bloodiest one-day combat.
In this battle, John Pelham's guns on Nicodemus Hill fired on troops heading for the Dunker Church.
Battle of {Antietam} Creek [accept “Battle of {Sharpsburg}” before mentioned]