Ancestry of General
Robert E. Lee
Confederate Army - U.S. Civil War
Who was Robert E. Lee?
Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Born on January 19, 1807, in Virginia, Lee was a career military officer who was considered one of the best tactical commanders of his time. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Lee was offered command of the Union army, but he ultimately chose to resign from the U.S. Army and join the Confederate forces. He served as the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and is best known for his leadership during the major battles of the war, including Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Lee was able to consistently keep his army in the field and maintain the Confederate cause. After the war, Lee became a symbol of the defeated Confederacy and advocated for the reunion of the country and the granting of full rights to the former Confederate states. He died on October 12, 1870, at the age of 63.
It is important to note that Lee's legacy continues to be a matter of controversy and historical debate. While some see him as a military hero and a symbol of the Confederacy, others view him as a symbol of oppression and a defender of slavery.
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