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Lee originally proposed the invasion of Pennsylvania to Davis as a means of siphoning troops away from the Siege of Vicksburg. He believed, perhaps erroneously, that he needed to win an offensive campaign on Northern soil in order to frighten the Northern politicians into suing for peace. He was also spurred on by his incredible victory at Chancellorsville to take incredible chances to achieve victory.

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