General Robert E. Lee was one of the greatest generals to have ever lived. Although having fought for the slave-trading South during the American Civil War he was, and still is, regarded as a superb tactician and leader of men by both North and South. General Lee, written by his nephew and fellow soldier, Fitzhugh Lee, takes the reader to the heart of Lee’s life, from his family origins to his early career in /5(). · Fitzhugh Lee (Novem – Ap) was a cavalry officer for the Confederacy, the Governor of Virginia, and later a general in the Spanish-American War, fighting for the country that he had fought against over 30 years earlier. While all of this would be enough to earn him distinction, he is remembered primarily today for being the nephew of General Robert E. Lee, as well /5(4). Fitzhugh Lee was a Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War and a United States Army general in the Spanish-American War. He also served as a diplomat for the United States and as the 40th Governor of Virginia. Along with General Lee which was published in he also wrote Cuba's Struggle Against Spain in He passed away in /5().
Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general who led the South's attempt at secession during the Civil War. Robert E. Lee - Quotes, Children Statue - Biography A statue of Robert E. Lee, the commander of the law was Ann Fitzhugh Robert E Lee's wife Mary Anna Lee's aunt in Page 2/4. Series: Letters Received by General Robert E. Lee, compiled - , documenting the period - (National Archives Identifier: ). File unit: Lee Letter 1 to 75 (National Archives Identifier: ). Search Identifier: Citizen Archivist Submission. Robert Edward Lee was born on January 18th, in Stratford Hall, Virginia. He was destined for a military life as his father was a Revolutionary War hero. Colonel Henry Lee led cavalry in battles and won praise from General George Washington.
Fitzhugh Lee was a Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War and a United States Army general in the Spanish-American War. He also served as a diplomat for the United States and as the 40th Governor of Virginia. Along with General Lee which was published in he also wrote Cuba's Struggle Against Spain in He passed away in "General Lee, A Biography" was written by Fitzhugh Lee. It is said that in war, the victors write the histories. Not in this case. Fitzhugh Lee was Robert E. Lee's nephew, one of his generals in the Army of Northern Virginia, and later Governor of Virginia. Written about 25 years after Lee's death, it may or may not be an accurate account of his life. Paperback. 45 offers from $ Lee: With photos and with maps by Samuel H. Bryant. Clifford Dowdey. out of 5 stars. Hardcover. 24 offers from $ Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee.
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