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Part Four: Was Robert. E. Lee a Good General?

Behind the Bastards

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Reevaluating General Lee's Strategic Decision Making

This chapter challenges the myth of Lee being a perfect general by examining his autonomy and strategic decisions that led to major battles. It also discusses Lee's vision for the confederacy's success and how it fell short in the face of strategic failures.

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