Not the Turtledove version (but it's been a long time since I read those so if I repeat any of his TL points it's not my intention).
Probably no battle of Sharpsburg/Antietam as McClellan does not know where and in what strength Lee is.
Lincoln finally forces McClellan to move after Lee when he begins depleting Pennsylvania of food and destroying anything of value to the USA.
The need for Lee to live off the land to some extent and the road layout all points to the area of Gettysburg as a probable battle site.
Lee has Longstreet and Jackson as subordinate generals, both capable and well accustomed to the style of Lee's overall command, Stuart probably available for reconnaissance and McClellan as an opponent historically favoring his chances of victory.
Unless McClennan exhibits heretofore uncharacteristic boldness and speed in maneuvering and concentrating his divisions Lee may have a numerical advantage should a pitched battle occur.
Where would such a battle occur? Would the outcome be a strong CSA victory, a pyrrhic one, a USA victory due to better knowledge of the terrain and fighting on 'home soil' or another outcome more likely than the ones listed?
Probably no battle of Sharpsburg/Antietam as McClellan does not know where and in what strength Lee is.
Lincoln finally forces McClellan to move after Lee when he begins depleting Pennsylvania of food and destroying anything of value to the USA.
The need for Lee to live off the land to some extent and the road layout all points to the area of Gettysburg as a probable battle site.
Lee has Longstreet and Jackson as subordinate generals, both capable and well accustomed to the style of Lee's overall command, Stuart probably available for reconnaissance and McClellan as an opponent historically favoring his chances of victory.
Unless McClennan exhibits heretofore uncharacteristic boldness and speed in maneuvering and concentrating his divisions Lee may have a numerical advantage should a pitched battle occur.
Where would such a battle occur? Would the outcome be a strong CSA victory, a pyrrhic one, a USA victory due to better knowledge of the terrain and fighting on 'home soil' or another outcome more likely than the ones listed?