A new history of the United StatesThe greater republic, embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year .. . GENERAL LEES INVASION OF THE NORTH The Confederate army under General Lee twice invaded the The first invasion was brought lo a disa-^lrous end bv the Hattle of Anlietam, September IT, ISIH The second invasion ended with greater disaster at Gettysburg, July 1-3, \Sm. Gettysburgwas the greatest and Antietam the bloodie t battles of the war PICKETTS CHARGE. 353 his main attack there; but Meade cou
A new history of the United StatesThe greater republic, embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year .. . GENERAL LEES INVASION OF THE NORTH The Confederate army under General Lee twice invaded the The first invasion was brought lo a disa-^lrous end bv the Hattle of Anlietam, September IT, ISIH The second invasion ended with greater disaster at Gettysburg, July 1-3, \Sm. Gettysburgwas the greatest and Antietam the bloodie t battles of the war PICKETTS CHARGE. 353 his main attack there; but Meade could not fail to see the utmost importance ofdriving out the enemy from his position. He shelled it at daylight on the 3d,and sent a strong body of infantry against the intruders. Tlie Confederatesmade a desperate resistance, but in the end were expelled, and the Union linere-established. It will be seen that this miscalculation of Lee comj)elled him to change hisplans. Sitting on his horse, riding back and forth, often halting and scanningthe battlefield through his glasses, and continually consulting his officers, hefinally decided to direct his supreme effort against the Union centre.
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