In this episode of the Monday Morning General podcast, your hosts Brendon and Bjorn discuss the Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, which occurred during the US Civil War in 1862. 

They explore the events leading up to the battle and its significance, including:

• The Confederate invasion of Maryland,
• The objective to resupply the army
• Cut off the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad line that supplied Washington, D.C.
• The potential to incite an uprising in Maryland and seek European recognition. 

They recount how the battle became the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with over 22,000 casualties, and how it impacted the North's morale and ability to continue the war. Tune in to discover new perspectives on this pivotal moment in history and learn little-known facts about the Battle of Antietam.