The division of one side's forces before this battle was discovered by B.W. Mitchell in a piece of paper wrapped around three cigars, known as Special Order 191.
Fighting during this battle included a bombardment of the Miller cornfield as well as fighting for control of the sunken road known as Bloody Lane. The division of one side's forces before this battle was discovered by B.W. Mitchell in a piece of paper wrapped around three cigars, known as Special Order 191. This battle gave Abraham Lincoln the proper mood to announce his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. For 10 points, name this battle fought in Maryland between the forces of McClellan and Lee, the bloodiest day of fighting during the Civil War.
Fighting during this battle included a bombardment of the Miller cornfield as well as fighting for control of the sunken road known as Bloody Lane.
Battle of {Antietam} [or Battle of {Sharpsburg}]