Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee was the son of General Henry Lee, a hero of the Revolution, known as "Light Horse Harry." He was born in Virginia. He was no…
Robert E. Lee: Mexican
Upon one occasion, a lady gave him a bottle of whisky to use, if he "ever needed it." Lee took it with him through the Mexican War, and…
Robert E. Lee: Scott
In after years, General Scott said, "If I knew that a battle was to be fought for my country, and the president were to say to me, 'Scott…
Robert E. Lee: Union
When the Civil War came on, Lee resigned from the United States Army to fight for Virginia and the South. He was offered the chief command…