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Because it was the state capital of Pennsylvania, and a place of great military importance as a training centre for the Union armies, as well as a big rail junction.
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How did general Lee attack?
Crab people..... jesse...
Why did General Lee want to attack Gettysburg Pennsylvania in 1863?
Confederate General Robert E. Lee had the intention of crossing the Potomac River and marching to the capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. News of his coming sent Harrisburg's citizens evacuating the city via train or wagon as fast as they could. As Lee continued his march, the Army of the Potomac was close behind. Lee had no intention of engaging in battle at Gettysburg, a small farming town. He had little choice however with the new General Meade leading the Army of the Potomac, having replaced Joseph Hooker. The opposing armies, for all practical purposes met by choice near each other on June 30, 1863.The unforeseen battle at this location had not been planned by either Lee or Meade.
What civil war general devised a plan to attack general hooker from all sides?
Robert E. Lee
Confederate General who advised Lee against the initial attack at Gettysburg?
James Longstreet
What were General Robert E. Lee's objective in his June 1863 raid into Pennsylvania?
In June of 1863, General Robert E. Lee's objective was the capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. He would occupy the city. As part of this massive military operation, Lee planned on destroying the railroad bridge crossing the Susquehanna River, cutting off the rail connection between Washington DC and parts westward.On the evening of June 28, 1863, Lee understood that the Army of the Potomac had crossed the Potomac River. This forced Lee abandon his drive on Harrisburg and prepare to meet the threat on the Union's army.
How did general Lee died?
heart attack
How did general Lee attack?
Crab people..... jesse...
General Grant and his army set out to attack Lee and take?
Richmond
Was General Lee successful in leading an attack against British?
yes
Why did General Lee want to attack Gettysburg Pennsylvania in 1863?
Confederate General Robert E. Lee had the intention of crossing the Potomac River and marching to the capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. News of his coming sent Harrisburg's citizens evacuating the city via train or wagon as fast as they could. As Lee continued his march, the Army of the Potomac was close behind. Lee had no intention of engaging in battle at Gettysburg, a small farming town. He had little choice however with the new General Meade leading the Army of the Potomac, having replaced Joseph Hooker. The opposing armies, for all practical purposes met by choice near each other on June 30, 1863.The unforeseen battle at this location had not been planned by either Lee or Meade.
What civil war general devised a plan to attack general hooker from all sides?
Robert E. Lee
Confederate General who advised Lee against the initial attack at Gettysburg?
James Longstreet
When was Cindy Lee Duck born?
Cindy Lee Duck was born in 1963, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
General lee marched toward Pennsylvania to make a surprise attack on Washington d.c. from the?
north
What were General Robert E. Lee's objective in his June 1863 raid into Pennsylvania?
In June of 1863, General Robert E. Lee's objective was the capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. He would occupy the city. As part of this massive military operation, Lee planned on destroying the railroad bridge crossing the Susquehanna River, cutting off the rail connection between Washington DC and parts westward.On the evening of June 28, 1863, Lee understood that the Army of the Potomac had crossed the Potomac River. This forced Lee abandon his drive on Harrisburg and prepare to meet the threat on the Union's army.
Why did general lee head north into Pennsylvania?
(A) General Lee wanted to take the pressure off General Grant's attack on Vicksburg, Miss. which would give the Union complete control of the Mississippi river, if Gen. Grant won the battle, (which he did). Gen. Lee hoped an attack in Penn. would take Union soldiers from Vicksburg, and that if Gen. Lee defeated Gen. Meade in Penn., then (B) Gen. Lee could attack Washington DC. (like the English did in the War of 1812), and Gen. Lee might even force President Lincoln to surrender the war against the South. (C) There were not a lot of Union soldiers in Penn. and an attack there by Gen. Lee would be totally unexpected, and give Gen. Lee the element of surprise.
Who did President Lincoln want as his first General but he did not want to go against his homeside?
President Lincoln wanted Robert. E. Lee was his first choice but did not want to because Lee was from the south side and later became General for the South.
