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Robert E. Lee
Few episodes in history are more painful to Americans than the Civil War,
fought between the North and the South. This biography, Great American Generals
- Robert E. Lee, by Ian Hogg, takes the reader through the life of one of the
greatest heroes of that war, Robert E. Lee. It is a thorough, in depth record
of the life o ....
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.... in addition to his writing.
Robert E. Lee was born in Stratford, Virginia on January 19, 1807. His
father, Henry Lee, had achieved fame with Washington's army as "Lighthorse
Harry,"and it was a fame that rested not only on his cavalry exploits but upon
sound strategic and tactical ability. A significant portion of his fame was
credited to him for beating off a surprise British attack at Spread Eagle Tavern
in January, 1778. Unfortunately Harry was egotistical and had a high opinion of
his own abilities. Although he achieved the rank of lieutenant-colonel, he felt
that he ....
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