Battle of South Mountain

plain.house0188September 17, 1862, Battle of Antietam

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Summary

The Battle of South Mountain, known in several early Southern accounts as the Battle of Boonsboro Gap, was fought on September 14, 1862, as part of the Maryland campaign of the American Civil War.

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Immediate tactical consequence of the order's discovery
The intelligence gained from the order allowed Union forces to move faster, leading to this engagement as they attempted to force the mountain passes.
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Precursor engagement to the battle
Fought three days before Antietam, this battle delayed the Confederate advance and allowed the Union army to catch up to Lee's forces.
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