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His plans were found wrapped around some cigars and taken to McClellan.
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What battle did union officer find general lee battle plan wrapped around cigar?
The orders showed the plan for Lees Maryland Campaign and led to the Battle of Antietam.
How might the Battle of Antietam been different if mccellan not found lees plan?
If McClellan had not found the "lost order" there may not have even been a Battle of Antietam(Sharpsburg). Lee would have been able to advance farther into the North without being checked at Boonesborough(South Mountain) and then concentrating his Army between Antietam Creek and the town of Sharpsburg. McClellan was notoriously cautious-some might even say overly-cautious. Even with Lee's whole battle plan in his posession he still moved as though he were blind.
Who was lees calvalry commander at Gettysburg?
Cavalry Commander JEB Stuart was absent for the early stages of the battle.
What was lees goal for battle of antentam?
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.
Which civil war battle resulted in the union army halting Robert e lees invasion of the north?
Gettysburg
One of the key developments enabling the Union to stop the Confederate thrust into the North at Antietam was?
the discovery of lees battle plans
Lees army was allowed to escape after a bloody battle at what creek?
Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Maryland.
What battle stoped lees invasion?
His first attempt at invading the North was stopped at Antietam. The second was stopped at Gettysburg.
What battle did union officer find general lee battle plan wrapped around cigar?
The orders showed the plan for Lees Maryland Campaign and led to the Battle of Antietam.
To what state did lees army retreat the battle?
After being defeated in both the Antietam and Gettysburg battles, Lee and his army retreated into Virginia.
What Union general was overly cautious approach that led to little progress in the East?
Union general Geoge Mcellen, after the battle of antietam, he failed to pursue Lees army, allowing them to escape. He was fired for this
Where was Lees first battle in the north?
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.
Which plans of lees were desrtoyed by the union victory at the battle of Gettysburg?
The plan to invade the prosperous state of Pennsylvania, to forage for his men and plunder the state for supplies.
How might the Battle of Antietam been different if mccellan not found lees plan?
If McClellan had not found the "lost order" there may not have even been a Battle of Antietam(Sharpsburg). Lee would have been able to advance farther into the North without being checked at Boonesborough(South Mountain) and then concentrating his Army between Antietam Creek and the town of Sharpsburg. McClellan was notoriously cautious-some might even say overly-cautious. Even with Lee's whole battle plan in his posession he still moved as though he were blind.
What events led to lees surrender at Appomattox courthouse?
the fall of Richmond , shermans march to the sea , the battle of Gettysburg , the seige of Vicksburg , the emancipatation proclamation , the battle of Antietam , the seven days' battle , the battle of the New Orleans , the battle of bull run , the battle of Fort Sumter and ya that's what i learned today, im in 7th grade by the way ! ! ! ! ! ! =]
What famous battle halted lees last invasion of the north?
The battle of Gettysburg
Which battle did lees army defeat the union?
Second Manassas, Seven Days, Chancellorsville…
