“Then the Union forces burned the University of Alabama.' Uncle Wiggens opened and closed his fists, wriggling his fingers. I think they… — Kristin Levine Copy Share Image
“General Lee was dressed in a full uniform which was entirely new, and was wearing a sword of considerable value, very likely… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
I fancy that no good ideas upon that campaign will be mentioned at any time that did not receive their share of… — James Longstreet Copy Share Image
The natural disposition of most people is to clothe a commander of a large army whom they do not know, with almost… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
In her opinion, Alexander Graham Bell and Clarence Birdseye are the two greatest Americans that ever lived excluding Robert E. Lee. She… — Fannie Flagg Copy Share Image
Attention, Texas Brigade! The eyes of General Lee are upon you. Forward, march! — Maxcy Gregg Copy Share Image
“We were almost back to the jail with our second load, and I was just beginning to think we might pull this… — Kristin Levine Copy Share Image
“HON. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington. General Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon on terms proposed by… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
General Lee, this is no place for you. These men behind you are Georgians and Virginians. They have never failed you and… — John Brown Gordon Copy Share Image
General Grant had no fixed plan of campaign beyond the general idea to avoid the strong defensive line occupied by General Lee… — James Longstreet Copy Share Image
“Richmond serves one purpose. Lee must defend it. If we threaten the city, he will have to confront us. Lee will soon… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“None of this means of course that Robert E. Lee wasn't influenced by his father, or didn't inherit some of his better… — Michael Korda Copy Share Image
“Shelly’s jaws dropped. For a moment, she wondered if Bo and Luke Duke would come skidding down the road in the General… — Trish Milburn Copy Share Image
“During the nineteenth century, corps commander was the highest level of command to still require skills of an operator for success. A… — Robert Scales Copy Share Image
“Uncle Wiggens ain't really my uncle, everyone just calls him that. He's over eighty and fought in the War Between the States.… — Kristin Levine Copy Share Image
“Under standing orders from General Lee, the Army of Northern Virginia enslaved any and all black persons it could seize—in Virginia, Maryland,… — T.J. Stiles Copy Share Image
I do not want to make this charge. I do not see how it can succeed. I would not make it now… — James Longstreet Copy Share Image
