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Q: Why did Lee move his army in a westerly direction?
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Which direction did general Robert lee move his troops after he left petersburg?

west


Which general did general lee win that enabled him to move his army into the north?

Chancellorsville


Which battle did General Lee win that enable him to move his army into the North?

Chancellorsville


Did Robert E Lee say you will not move your army until you are absolutely ready?

no


When was Bryarly Lee born?

Bryarly Lee was born on May 16, 1932, in Westerly, Rhode Island, USA.


Which direction did General Robert E. Lee move his troops after he left Petersburg?

West


What three-day battle caused General Lee to move his army in to the north?

Chancellorsville


Which three-day battle caused General Lee to move his army into the North?

Chancellorsville.


In which direction did General Robert E Lee move his troops after he left Petersburg?

west


Why did the Battle of Chancellorsville start?

Hooker attempted a surprise attack against Lee and Lee's cavalry(Stuart) discovered the movement of most of Hooker's Army. Lee took action to move his troops in order to face and counteract Hooker's plan. The result was a great victory for Lee's Army and another humiliating defeat for the Army of the Potomac.


Who was the General in command at Lee's Army at Gettysburg?

Lee commanded Lee's army at Gettysburg.


What was Robert E. Lee looking for at gettysburg?

Lee needed shoes for his army, many of whom were marching in bare feet. It was also a railroad junction from which he could maneuver in any direction.