JOURNAL ARTICLE

WHAT IF... THE CONFEDERACY HAD WON AT ANTIETAM?

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 150. P. 36 1 of 2

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

The article explores the potential implications of a Confederate victory at the Battle of Antietam on President Abraham Lincoln's presidency and the broader context of the American Civil War. It discusses how such a victory could have delayed the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, complicated Lincoln's political standing, and possibly led to his defeat in the 1864 election. Additionally, it suggests that a Confederate win might have encouraged British intervention in the war and affected the morale and strategies of both the Union and Confederate armies. The analysis emphasizes the interconnectedness of military outcomes and political consequences during this pivotal period in American history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/10, Issue 150, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:187740394
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