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Gettysburg
Gettysburg
after nine month standoff
Union general Geoge Mcellen, after the battle of antietam, he failed to pursue Lees army, allowing them to escape. He was fired for this
Loyalty to his state (Virginia).
To barraged lees army
After being defeated in both the Antietam and Gettysburg battles, Lee and his army retreated into Virginia.
The orders showed the plan for Lees Maryland Campaign and led to the Battle of Antietam.
the discovery of lees battle plans
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
The Union general discovered Lee's plans for the battle due to the accidental loss of a Confederate order, known as Special Order 191. This document, which detailed the movements and intentions of Lee's army, was found by Union soldiers wrapped around a cigar. The information allowed the Union forces to anticipate Lee's strategies, ultimately giving them a tactical advantage in the battle. This intelligence was crucial in shaping the Union's response and contributing to their success.
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.