When was the Battle of South Mountain fought?
Q: When was the Battle of South Mountain fought?
A: The Battle of South Mountain was fought on September 14, 1862.
Q: Where was the Battle of South Mountain fought?
A: The Battle of South Mountain was fought in Maryland's South Mountain.
Q: Who fought in the Battle of South Mountain?
A: The Confederate and Union forces fought in the Battle of South Mountain.
Q: Why was the Battle of South Mountain important?
A: The Battle of South Mountain was the first major battle fought north of the Potomac River, the first invasion of the Northern United States by a Confederate Army. It was also here and not at Antietam where the Confederates under General Robert E. Lee were defeated and turned back.
Q: For what was the Battle of South Mountain fought for?
A: The day-long pitched battle was fought for control of the three passes through the mountain: Crampton's, Turner's, and Fox's Gaps.
Q: Who was the Confederate Army's leader in the Battle of South Mountain?
A: General Robert E. Lee was the Confederate Army's leader in the Battle of South Mountain.
Q: Which was the first major battle fought north of the Potomac River?
A: The Battle of South Mountain was the first major battle fought north of the Potomac River.
