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Pure accident.
A Confederate officer had dropped a set of Lee's orders in the field, and they were discovered by Union troops.
These orders revealed that Lee's divisions were widely separated, giving McClellan a chance to destroy them piecemeal.
He did not move quite fast enough to achieve this. Also a Confederate spy in the Union camp was able to get word to Lee of what had happened, and he hastily concentrated his forces.
But the result was a Union victory - and a very historic one.
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What battle did McClellan force Lee to leave the union territory at?
McClellan forced Lee to retreat at Antietam.
What two generals opposed each other at the Battle of Antietam?
George McClellan (Union) and Robert E. Lee (Confederate).
What battle did the battle of Antietam do to Lincoln?
Lincoln was disappointed that General George B. McClellan had allowed Confederate general Lee to escape after the Battle of Antietam. The result of Lincoln's disappointment was the replacement of McClellan by General Burnside.
What compromised Lee's plans at the Battle of Antietam?
His plans were found wrapped around some cigars and taken to McClellan.
What generals opposed each other at the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam, an important battle of the Civiil War, was fought by the Army of the Potomac, part of the Union Army, under the command of General George McClellan, and Confederate forces under the command of General Robert E. Lee on September 17, 1862.
Where did mcClellan and lee clash at?
Antietam
What battle did McClellan force Lee to leave the union territory at?
McClellan forced Lee to retreat at Antietam.
Leaders at Battle of Antietam?
McClellan for the Union. Lee for the Confederates.
The Union's General McClellan surprised General Lee at another tragic battle?
Antietam
Who was the leader of the union in the Battle of Antietam?
The commander of the Unions Army of the Potomac at Antietam was Major General George B. McClellan.
Who Commander of the Battle of Antietam?
Robert E. Lee, AND George McClellan
What discovery led to george b mcclellan's victory over Robert b lee at Antietam?
General McClellan found General Lee's battle plan.
Was McClellan dismissed from duty for failing to pursue Lee after defeating him at the Battle of Antietam?
yes
Which battle did mcclellan have lee's plans but moved too slowly to have the advantage?
The Battle of Antietam.
Who is the leaders of the Battle of Antietam?
Confederate: Robert E. Lee ,,, Union: George B. McClellan
What was the last straw with president Lincoln regarding general mcclellan?
That he failed to pursue Lee after Antietam.
What two generals opposed each other at the Battle of Antietam?
George McClellan (Union) and Robert E. Lee (Confederate).
