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Casualty List

Army of the Potomac

Army of Northern Virginia

Organization
of the Infantry

Organization
of the Cavalry

Organization
of the Artillery

Battle of
Shepherdstown

Freedom at Antietam

Genealogy

Zouaves

What kind of artillery was used at Antietam?

What were the tactics of battle in those days?

Who were the six Generals that were killed at Antietam.

How many Medals of Honor were awarded.

Can I learn more about General Robert Lee, General George McClellan, and Clara Barton?

How many soldiers were involved in the different battles, and what were the casualties in each phase of the battle? How do those casualties compare to previous wars?

What information is contained in Lee's Proclamation to Maryland when he entered Frederick with his armies? What information did the Special Order 191 reveal?

What does the Emancipation Proclamation state regarding slavery?

Where were the the battle casualties buried?

How can I learn more about my Civil War ancestors?

Who were the Dunker people?

Learn how you can become involved in the preservation of the battlefield by donating to the Adopt-a-Monument or Adopt-a-Cannon programs, the Save Historic Antietam Foundation, or by planting trees in our reforestation project.