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Robert E. Lee as a Military Commander

Robert E. Lee has a reputation for being a great military, but was he? He had a quiet a number of brilliant military victories, but also costly defeats.

Questions for thought:

How much Lee’s success can be attributed to his able subordinates Jackson, Longstreet and A.P. Hill?

Does Lee sacrifice the lives of his men too often? Malvern Hill and Gettysburg best examples.

Can the defeat at Gettysburg be blamed on Lee’s leadership?
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