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Robert E. Lee

(1807–1870) Soldier

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Lee tells readers to face reality head‑on and to be honest, because frankness springs from courage. He highlights that military success often comes from discipline and bravery rather than sheer numbers. He also places trust in a kind providence that guides events for the good.

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Robert E. Lee was a soldier, best known for Recollections and Letters of Robert E. Lee.

Quick Facts About Robert E. Lee

Born
January 19, 1807
Died
October 12, 1870
Profession
Soldier
Notable works
Recollections and Letters of Robert E. Lee

About Robert E. Lee

His early successes in the American Civil War earned him the role of overall commander of the Confederate States Army near the war’s end, and he became known as one of the conflict’s most skilled tacticians.

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