belanna
The Army of Northern Virginia won a major battle at Chancellorsville in May 1863. General Lee decided to take his troops North to upset Federal battle plans and relieve pressure on the besieged Confederate garrison at Vicksburg.
Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg campaign
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Lee ordered his troops to take it easy on the civilian population; food, horse and supplies were generally left alone.