Maryland campaign
Also known as: Lee's Northern Invasion, 1st
The Maryland campaign occurred September 4–20, 1862, during the American Civil War.
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strategic military operation centered on the town
The town of Sharpsburg served as the final defensive position for the Confederate army during the culmination of this 1862 invasion of the North.
Operational context for the issuance of the order
The order was written to coordinate the complex maneuvers of Confederate forces during their 1862 invasion of Maryland.
Strategic context of the battle
The Battle of Antietam served as the climactic engagement of Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North, known as the Maryland Campaign.