What was the bloodest battle of the civil war?

Answer 1

Tthe deadliest one-day battle of the Civil War was Antietam. The deadliest two-day battle was Chickamauga. The deadliest 3-day battle was Gettysburg, which also "beats" all other battles unless you consider the Siege of Petersburg a "battle".

Answer 2

The most devastating battle in the American Civil War was the Battle of Gettysburg. It went on for 3 days (July 1-3 of 1863). The most lives were lost in this battle than any other battle ever. It was the bloodiest battle and all of the Confederates (Southerners) were shot down. The few that survived were captured. The Unions (Notherners) won this battle

Answer 3

It was the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862. The losses were as follows.

* The North: 12,410 * The South: 10,700 For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

Answer 4

Three times during the Battle of GETTYSBURG the South could have won but they did not take advantage of them.

Answer 5

The battle that was the most decisive of the Civil War was the battle of Antietam.

Answer 6

the battle of antietam

Answer 7

Antietam was a 2 day battle that had the highest number of American casualties that totaled over 58,000 of killed and wounded. Not sure what battle had the highest deaths, only.

Answer 8

The Battle of Gettysburg.

Answer 9

the battle of Gettysburg