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Antietam National Battlefield
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The majority of historic information about the Battle of Antietam is in this section of our web site. The table below lists categories and links to many specific topics that our park visitors frequently ask questions about. The information that you are interested in can also be found in our navigation above, to the left, the site index, or just do a search.

 
Flags in Battle
For the Colors
Learn about the flags used in the Battle of Antietam
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Medal of Honor
Learn about the bravest of the brave at Antietam
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15th Massachusetts Infantry Monument  

Did You Know?
The 15th Massachusetts Infantry went into the Battle of Antietam with 606 soldiers. 318 were killed or wounded, the highest number for any Union regiment in the battle. Their monument features a wounded lion carved in granite.

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Last Updated: November 28, 2006 at 13:14 EST