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Why Robert E. Lee Won The Civil War

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General Robert E. Lee General Robert E. Lee was a general for the confederacy. Lew was one of the most famous and most revered in the south. Hw is a leader who would always lead his own arm personally into battle. He would not just me on the outside behind the scenes he wanted to lead by his actions and he would be in the front line fighting with his soldiers. Michael Shaara portrays General Lee as a man in control. He always has a game plan when it comes to battles. He keeps his calm and is able to handle anything that comes his way. He thinks on his feet and knows how to out smart his enemy. General Lee has not been know to lose his temper. He always kept his cool in stressful situations. In him keeping calm he knew it would help …show more content…

General Lee always knew what was best for his troops also. He knew how to blend his troops needs and his needs to win the war perfectly. This mix of being able to satisfy his troops and his needs to win the war for the south was a perfect concoction to victory. General Robert E. Lee was also a faith man. He completely loved God and nothing could ever change that. He found his strength in God by praying and striving to be attached to him at all times. He is also a faithful man not just to God but to his hometown also. He had always loved Virginia where he lived and grew up. He felt at home there and somewhat fought his friends and family at home. General Lee was a loved man by his solders. He is also portrayed as a tough man with a soft side. He only has a little bit of more time to live because of a heart problem so he is trying to live his life to the fullest. Because of all these amazing characteristics he is able to die a loved man by others. Robert E. Lee has traditional points of view. Lee’s point of view would often times conflict with the views of Longstreet who had a more visionary point of view. Lee is a wise old man who is a brilliant commander. Lee since he is going to die and

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