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General Lee had wrapped some cigars in the pages containing his plans of battle. They were lost, only to be found by General Grant's Army.
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Which civil war battle resulted in the union army halting Robert e lees invasion of the north?
Gettysburg
What battle did union officer find general lee battle plan wrapped around cigar?
The orders showed the plan for Lees Maryland Campaign and led to the Battle of Antietam.
Which confederate army general was Robert E. Lees right hand make and was killed in battle?
Lt. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
What was the name of general lees army?
Army of Northern Virginia.
The battle of antietem was a major turning point in the war because why?
Antietam was the first major battle fought on Union soil that forced General Lees army to retreat back south of the Potomac River. It was the bloodiest one battle in American history. It gave President Lincoln the confidence to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.
Which battle did lees army defeat the union?
Second Manassas, Seven Days, Chancellorsville…
Which civil war battle resulted in the union army halting Robert e lees invasion of the north?
Gettysburg
What Union general was overly cautious approach that led to little progress in the East?
Union general Geoge Mcellen, after the battle of antietam, he failed to pursue Lees army, allowing them to escape. He was fired for this
What battle did union officer find general lee battle plan wrapped around cigar?
The orders showed the plan for Lees Maryland Campaign and led to the Battle of Antietam.
What was general lees reason for turning down the union army?
Loyalty to his state (Virginia).
Why did the union general find that helped them to know lees plans for this battle?
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.
What was the Union General Winfield Scott's strategy for winning the Civil War?
To barraged lees army
To what state did lees army retreat the battle?
After being defeated in both the Antietam and Gettysburg battles, Lee and his army retreated into Virginia.
One of the key developments enabling the Union to stop the Confederate thrust into the North at Antietam was?
the discovery of lees battle plans
Why did lees army fail to retaliate after Union attacks the wilderness campaign?
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
Why did lees army fail to retaliate after union attacks during the wilderness campaign?
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
Which confederate army general was Robert E. Lees right hand make and was killed in battle?
Lt. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
