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If Burnside were able to surprise Lee and the ANV by crossing the Rappahannock as soon as the AOP reached Falmouth how might Lee react? At that time Fredericksburg was defended by a mere 500 Confederates with much of the ANV between Gordonsville and the Shenandoah Valley, my guess is the ANV would be forced to withdraw to a defensive line behind the North Anna River. Any thoughts on what may happen and how this may affect the course of the war?
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