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

Behind the Bastards

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Strategic Failures of General Lee in Modern Warfare

The chapter delves into General Lee's strategic mistakes, particularly in the Chancellorsville campaign and leading to the pivotal battle at Gettysburg. It critiques Lee's failure to adapt to a changing battlefield and his ultimate defeat. The narrative emphasizes the importance of strategic understanding over mere battlefield victories.

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