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Robert E Lee

Published on Mar 23, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Robert E Lee

And the Army of Northern Virginia
Photo by Jim Surkamp

Facts

  • Robert E Lee loved cats
  • He graduated from West Point without a single demerit
  • His horse, Traveler, is remembered to this day
  • His father was Revolutionary War hero Harry Lee
  • His wife was related to George Washington
Photo by mharrsch

Mexican War

Lee rose to prominence during the Mexican War 

Military genius

  • Envelopment of the Union right at Chancellorsville
  • Defense of Fredericksburg
  • Repeated victories against superior forces

Stonewall Jackson

'Jackson has lost his left arm, I have lost my right' - Lee
Photo by Travis S.