Antietam
The orders showed the plan for Lees Maryland Campaign and led to the Battle of Antietam.
The Battle of Boonsboro (South Mountain) was fought in Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland September 14, 1862. It was a part of Lee's Maryland Campaign which culminated in the bloody Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) September 17 1862. See the following link for more about the battle.
His first attempt at invading the North was stopped at Antietam. The second was stopped at Gettysburg.
Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Maryland.
To penetrate into Pennsylvania, win a big battle on Northern soil, and impress the British, who were treating this campaign as the test of Confederate viability.
To invade Maryland, and bring it into the Confederacy.
The battle of Gettysburg
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
Second Manassas, Seven Days, Chancellorsville…
Cavalry Commander JEB Stuart was absent for the early stages of the battle.
Gettysburg