The Battle of Antietam ( Sharpsburg ) 17th September 1862
Timeline 9.45 AM
The Confederates have now withdrawn into the West woods leaving a clear field of fire for their artillery, prior to their withdrawal too.
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The First Division of Second Corps, Major General Israel B. Richardson commanding is advancing through the Roulette farm complex towards the sunken lane.
The Irish Brigade from this unit under Brigadier General Thomas F. Meagher is advancing with the Roulette farm and the Clipp house on its right flank.
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Meanwhile the Confederate medical services are rapidly being overwhelmed by the volume of unfortunates.
The triage system by the Reel Barn on the outskirts of Sharpsburg is in danger of collapse as a result, although the staff continue to do their best.
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The Confederate left flank has been pulverised, the Union Second Corps is in the ascendant and General Burnside is about to receive an ultimatum to get his Corps into action.
‘ We are driving them beautifully ‘states Major General George McClellan.