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Increasingly grim.

Atthe midpoint of the war, Lee invaded Pennsylvania chiefly for the opportunity of foraging in this rich agricultural zone, and also equipping his men from a particular boot-and-shoe factory at Gettysburg.

The Confederates had a particular incentive to win battles - they could raid the enemy's food stores and strip the dead soldiers' boots off them.

Lee eventually surrendered because his men were barefoot and starving.

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