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On June 13, 1863, when Lee's Second Corps shattered the Union Milroy's division at Winchester, breaking through the Federal front and advanced towards the Maryland and Pennsylvania, followed by the First and Third Corps, which within June 24 crossed over the Potomac at Williamsport marching through the Maryland directed to Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania battle that ended lee's last hope?

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