The Battle of Gettysburg

General Robert E Lee focused his full attention and used his full forces against Major General Meade of the Potomac at the crossroads county seat of Gettysburg. The Confederate forces invaded and drove the Union back. Lee attempted to envelop the Union, thus Lee's forces attacked the Union center. The Confederates momentarily pierced the line but were forced to draw back because of severe casualties.

Overall, Gen. Lee was a great general for this particular battle, however there was one major flaw in his plan: Pickett's Charge. With two major failed attacks on Union flanks, Lee decided an attack on the Union center was a good strategy. Yet the outcome was horrible and gruesome for Lee and his men, as he lost half of his forces.

Connection

The Battle of Antietam was a major reason why Lee decided to invade the North oncve more. He felt as though he knew how to strategize against the Union better than before. Also he knew that an invasion of  Pennsylvania would draw the union forces out of the South.