Articles related to "Robert E Lee"
Confederate Generals With A Death Wish
The tales of three Confederate generals who got a bit too close to the front lines in May 1864.
robert e. lee • james longstreet • j.e.b. stuart • wilderness • spotsylvania
The tales of three Confederate generals who got a bit too close to the front lines in May 1864.
robert e. lee • james longstreet • j.e.b. stuart • wilderness • spotsylvania
Gettysburg: The Battle
The first of two articles on this charming little Pennsylvania town, concentrating on what it has to offer the Civil War buff.
gettysburg • battle • pennsylvania • civil war • robert e. lee
The first of two articles on this charming little Pennsylvania town, concentrating on what it has to offer the Civil War buff.
gettysburg • battle • pennsylvania • civil war • robert e. lee
Robert E. Lee - Confederate Hero
Robert E. Lee served the Confederate States of America with honor and devotion, but his career began with the United States Army.
robert e. lee • lee • confederate hero • beloved confederate commander • confederate
Robert E. Lee served the Confederate States of America with honor and devotion, but his career began with the United States Army.
robert e. lee • lee • confederate hero • beloved confederate commander • confederate
Robert E. Lee's Mistakes
Civil War, Battle of Antietam, Robert E. Lee, George McClellan
robert e. lee • battle of antietam • mistakes • u.s.civil war • george mcclellan
Civil War, Battle of Antietam, Robert E. Lee, George McClellan
robert e. lee • battle of antietam • mistakes • u.s.civil war • george mcclellan
Robert E. Lee's Strategy, 1861-1862
General Robert E. Lee quickly realized that Confederate President Jefferson Davis' desire for a defensive strategy was impractical considering the North's economic power.
robert e lee • 1861-1862 • jefferson davis • confederacy • confederate
General Robert E. Lee quickly realized that Confederate President Jefferson Davis' desire for a defensive strategy was impractical considering the North's economic power.
robert e lee • 1861-1862 • jefferson davis • confederacy • confederate
Robert E. Lee, President of Washington College
Robert E. Lee, Confederate General used his command experience in the revival of the Washington College, the future Washington and Lee University.
robert e. lee • president of washington college • washington college • printing and journalism • first journalism college
Robert E. Lee, Confederate General used his command experience in the revival of the Washington College, the future Washington and Lee University.
robert e. lee • president of washington college • washington college • printing and journalism • first journalism college
Robert E. Lee: Man of Conviction
General Robert E. Lee made a conscious effort to live by high standards throughout his life.
robert e lee • american civil war • confederate states of america • virginia • biblical principles
General Robert E. Lee made a conscious effort to live by high standards throughout his life.
robert e lee • american civil war • confederate states of america • virginia • biblical principles
The Wilderness, Part II: Fire on Two Fronts
The account of the first day of the Wilderness Campaign (May 5, 1864).
wilderness campaign • ulysess s. grant • robert e. lee
The account of the first day of the Wilderness Campaign (May 5, 1864).
wilderness campaign • ulysess s. grant • robert e. lee
Fury at the Bloody Angle: Spotsylvania, Part III
The last of the Spotsylvania article series giving an account of the final day of fighting (May 12).
spotsylvania • mule shoe • bloody angle • u.s. grant • john b. gordon
The last of the Spotsylvania article series giving an account of the final day of fighting (May 12).
spotsylvania • mule shoe • bloody angle • u.s. grant • john b. gordon
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most well-known and best loved monuments in the country. Few people, however, know its complex history.
lincoln memorial • abraham lincoln • dedication of lincoln memorial • construction of lincoln memorial • gettysburg address
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most well-known and best loved monuments in the country. Few people, however, know its complex history.
lincoln memorial • abraham lincoln • dedication of lincoln memorial • construction of lincoln memorial • gettysburg address
Martha Washington: First Lady
The remarkable life and times of the "first" First Lady of the United States.
martha washington • first lady • white house • george washington • robert e. lee
The remarkable life and times of the "first" First Lady of the United States.
martha washington • first lady • white house • george washington • robert e. lee
The Aftermath of the Battle of Antieham
The Battle of Antieham was fought on the 17th of September 1862. The opposing commanders were Robert E. Lee and George B. McClellan.
the aftermath of the battle of antieham • missed union opportunity • confederate errors • confederate army escaped destruction • president lincoln steps up union war efforts
The Battle of Antieham was fought on the 17th of September 1862. The opposing commanders were Robert E. Lee and George B. McClellan.
the aftermath of the battle of antieham • missed union opportunity • confederate errors • confederate army escaped destruction • president lincoln steps up union war efforts
The Wilderness, Part III: No Turning Back
The last of the Wilderness article series describing the events of May 6 and 7.
ulysses s. grant • wilderness campaign • robert e. lee • john b. gordon • winfield scott hancock
The last of the Wilderness article series describing the events of May 6 and 7.
ulysses s. grant • wilderness campaign • robert e. lee • john b. gordon • winfield scott hancock
After Appomattox: What Became of “Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”?
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
Cassie's Sweet Berry Pie: A Civil War Story
Want to read a great Civil War story? <i>Cassie's Sweet Berry Pie</i> is excellent.
cassies sweet berry pie • a civil war story • kids civil war story • war story for kids • civil war story for kids
Want to read a great Civil War story? <i>Cassie's Sweet Berry Pie</i> is excellent.
cassies sweet berry pie • a civil war story • kids civil war story • war story for kids • civil war story for kids
General Shelby In Mexico 1865
Offering his services as well as those of his legion, General Shelby found no takers.
maximilian • maximilian of mexico • mexican insurgents • benito juarez • third zouaves
Offering his services as well as those of his legion, General Shelby found no takers.
maximilian • maximilian of mexico • mexican insurgents • benito juarez • third zouaves
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War
This is a great book for kids who love learning about the American Civil War. The bright illustrations brings the era to life.
great books for kids • civil war • history • reading • union
This is a great book for kids who love learning about the American Civil War. The bright illustrations brings the era to life.
great books for kids • civil war • history • reading • union
Plummer Returns To Broadway
Christopher Plummer, the Tony Award-winning actor, is set to tread the boards once again in the Broadway revival of Inherit The Wind.
christopher plummer • broadway • doug hughes • inherit the wind • brian dennehy
Christopher Plummer, the Tony Award-winning actor, is set to tread the boards once again in the Broadway revival of Inherit The Wind.
christopher plummer • broadway • doug hughes • inherit the wind • brian dennehy
The Confederate Marine Corps
Never stronger than six hundred men, they fought as grey coated leathernecks to the honor of the Corps.
the confederate states marine corps (csmc) • confederate congress • col. lloyd j. beall • confederate secretary of the navy stephen r. mall • marine equipment
Never stronger than six hundred men, they fought as grey coated leathernecks to the honor of the Corps.
the confederate states marine corps (csmc) • confederate congress • col. lloyd j. beall • confederate secretary of the navy stephen r. mall • marine equipment
The History of the Custis-Lee Mansion
In 1802, George Washington Parke Custis built a home in Virginia. Throughout the nineteenth century, this home would have more famous inhabitants.
the custis-lee mansion • george and martha washington • george washington parke custis • arlington house • robert e. lee
In 1802, George Washington Parke Custis built a home in Virginia. Throughout the nineteenth century, this home would have more famous inhabitants.
the custis-lee mansion • george and martha washington • george washington parke custis • arlington house • robert e. lee
The Last Confederate General
Refusing to surrender he led his men on an epic 1500 mile flight through the anarchy of a lost war to continue the fight.
joseph orville shelby • jo shelby • joe shelby • confederate general • last general
Refusing to surrender he led his men on an epic 1500 mile flight through the anarchy of a lost war to continue the fight.
joseph orville shelby • jo shelby • joe shelby • confederate general • last general
The Life of Andrew Johnson
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.
the life of andrew johnson • the 17th president of the united states • andrew johnson raleigh north carolina • andrew johnson worst president in american history • andrew johnson's early career
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.
the life of andrew johnson • the 17th president of the united states • andrew johnson raleigh north carolina • andrew johnson worst president in american history • andrew johnson's early career
The Railroad, part 3
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
Why the South Lost or How the North Won? : A Perception of the American Civil War
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
A Most Extraordinary Month: April in the Civil War, Part V
April 1861 had seen the beginning of the war, while the next three Aprils bore witness to numerous memorable events. Perhaps it was only fitting then that the last April of the war would not only continue this trend, but also become one of the most extraordinary 30-day periods in all of American history.
april 1865 • five forks • fall of richmond • appomattox court house • sherman
April 1861 had seen the beginning of the war, while the next three Aprils bore witness to numerous memorable events. Perhaps it was only fitting then that the last April of the war would not only continue this trend, but also become one of the most extraordinary 30-day periods in all of American history.
april 1865 • five forks • fall of richmond • appomattox court house • sherman
Harpers Ferry Scenic Beauty Masks Turbulent Past
Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
thomas jefferson • president george washington • meriwether lewis • frederick douglass • john brown
Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
thomas jefferson • president george washington • meriwether lewis • frederick douglass • john brown
Hollywood Heroes in World War Two
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these actors, directors and producers more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
hollywood battlefield • james arness • 3rd infantry division. charles durning • omaha beach • battle of the bulge
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these actors, directors and producers more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
hollywood battlefield • james arness • 3rd infantry division. charles durning • omaha beach • battle of the bulge
Lincoln's Proclamation of April 15, 1861
The April 1861 Proclamation was not a war declaration, although Southern States would respond to it as if it was, setting the stage for a long and bloody conflict.
lincoln's proclamation of 1861 • lincoln calls for volunteers • results of the april 1861 proclamation • response of the south to lincoln's call for volunt • scope of lincoln's proclamation of 1861
The April 1861 Proclamation was not a war declaration, although Southern States would respond to it as if it was, setting the stage for a long and bloody conflict.
lincoln's proclamation of 1861 • lincoln calls for volunteers • results of the april 1861 proclamation • response of the south to lincoln's call for volunt • scope of lincoln's proclamation of 1861
Pagan Symbolism of Civil War Animals
The beloved animals returned the affection the soldiers gave them. Did some soldiers know their Shamanic symbolism? Read about these special creatures and their powers.
pagan animal symbolism • dog symbolism • horse symbolism • eagle symbolism • badger symbolism
The beloved animals returned the affection the soldiers gave them. Did some soldiers know their Shamanic symbolism? Read about these special creatures and their powers.
pagan animal symbolism • dog symbolism • horse symbolism • eagle symbolism • badger symbolism
President Lincoln's Generals
During the Civil War, the Union Army suffered crushing defeats under the command of seven different generals. The eighth and final general led the Union to victory.
president lincoln's generals • civil war • union army • ulysses s. grant • battle of gettysburg
During the Civil War, the Union Army suffered crushing defeats under the command of seven different generals. The eighth and final general led the Union to victory.
president lincoln's generals • civil war • union army • ulysses s. grant • battle of gettysburg
The Burial Of Shelbys Flag
When the last of the defeated's banners was furled and destroyed in the terrible slaughter of the Civil War, it was witnessed by a poet.
war poetry • confederate colonel alonzo slayback • the burial of shelby's flag • maximilian • maximilian of mexico
When the last of the defeated's banners was furled and destroyed in the terrible slaughter of the Civil War, it was witnessed by a poet.
war poetry • confederate colonel alonzo slayback • the burial of shelby's flag • maximilian • maximilian of mexico
The Life of Ulysses S Grant
Late in the administration of President Johnson, General Ulysses S Grant argued with the President and in doing so; found himself aligned with the Radical Republicans.
the life of ulysses s grant • ulysses s grant • 18th president of the united states • ulysses s grant american civil war • grant's early career
Late in the administration of President Johnson, General Ulysses S Grant argued with the President and in doing so; found himself aligned with the Radical Republicans.
the life of ulysses s grant • ulysses s grant • 18th president of the united states • ulysses s grant american civil war • grant's early career
First Manassas: The Creating of Generals
The First Battle of Bull Run introduced the North and South to some of their most famous (and infamous) leaders.
bull run • first manassas • civil war • american • generals
The First Battle of Bull Run introduced the North and South to some of their most famous (and infamous) leaders.
bull run • first manassas • civil war • american • generals
John Brown's Ghost
The shade of the famous abolitionist is still said to remain in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
civil war • john brown • harpers ferry • west virginia • ghost
The shade of the famous abolitionist is still said to remain in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
civil war • john brown • harpers ferry • west virginia • ghost
A Biography of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy in the American Civil War
A short biography of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
jefferson davis • civil war • president confederacy • president davis • confederate davis
A short biography of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
jefferson davis • civil war • president confederacy • president davis • confederate davis
Causes of the Civil War: John Brown's Raid
john brown • abolitionists • insurrection • uprising • civil war
john brown • abolitionists • insurrection • uprising • civil war
Freeing Your Creativity: A Writer's Guide
Freeing Your Creativity is a classic book for beginning and experienced writers. It teaches how to banish fears, bad habits and excuses that keep creativity locked away.
freeing your creativity • marshall • l cook • freeing your creativity guidelines • creativity 21-day writing plan
Freeing Your Creativity is a classic book for beginning and experienced writers. It teaches how to banish fears, bad habits and excuses that keep creativity locked away.
freeing your creativity • marshall • l cook • freeing your creativity guidelines • creativity 21-day writing plan
Gen. Mansfield Lovell, CSA
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
Historical Fantasy Travel Poll
From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.
forbidden city • tombstone arizona • civil war • tudor dynasty • holy grail
From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.
forbidden city • tombstone arizona • civil war • tudor dynasty • holy grail
Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond, Virginia's Hollywood Cemetery is no run-of-the-mill graveyard. With so much history packed into its picturesque acres, it is worth exploring.
hollywood cemetery • richmond tourism • virginia tourism • civil war tourism • civil war burials
Richmond, Virginia's Hollywood Cemetery is no run-of-the-mill graveyard. With so much history packed into its picturesque acres, it is worth exploring.
hollywood cemetery • richmond tourism • virginia tourism • civil war tourism • civil war burials
Migraines - Not Just a Headache
Is your headache a migraine? This brief overview of migraine headaches may help you decide.
headache • migraine • aura
Is your headache a migraine? This brief overview of migraine headaches may help you decide.
headache • migraine • aura
Prelude to the Battle of Cross Keys
In the Battle of Cross Keys the Confederate forces were commanded by Stonewall Jackson, whilst the Union forces were commanded by George McClellan.
prelude to the battle of cross keys • major engagement in the american civil war • well led confederates • poor performing union forces • stonewall jackson
In the Battle of Cross Keys the Confederate forces were commanded by Stonewall Jackson, whilst the Union forces were commanded by George McClellan.
prelude to the battle of cross keys • major engagement in the american civil war • well led confederates • poor performing union forces • stonewall jackson
We Are All Americans
He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.
ely s. parker • civil war • commissioner of indian affairs • seneca • iroquois confederacy
He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.
ely s. parker • civil war • commissioner of indian affairs • seneca • iroquois confederacy
Alternate Generals: Edited by Harry Turtledove
History is written by the victor. In this case, the victor's history is rewritten in this compelling short story collection.
alternative history • alternate history books • harry turtledove books • elizabeth moon • pearl harbour timeline
History is written by the victor. In this case, the victor's history is rewritten in this compelling short story collection.
alternative history • alternate history books • harry turtledove books • elizabeth moon • pearl harbour timeline
Bataan Death March of April 1942
Following the unconditional surrender at Bataan, American and Filipino troops were marched north in April 1942, enduring shocking cruelties and inhumane treatment.
bataan death march • japanese atrocities at bataan • douglas macarthur defends the philippines • american soldiers on the death march • the surrender of bataan
Following the unconditional surrender at Bataan, American and Filipino troops were marched north in April 1942, enduring shocking cruelties and inhumane treatment.
bataan death march • japanese atrocities at bataan • douglas macarthur defends the philippines • american soldiers on the death march • the surrender of bataan
Best Designer of 2006
Be it bells and whistles or barely a backdrop, Peter Hartwell's sets are never boring.
peter hartwell • shaw festival • stratford festival • set designer • the glass menagerie
Be it bells and whistles or barely a backdrop, Peter Hartwell's sets are never boring.
peter hartwell • shaw festival • stratford festival • set designer • the glass menagerie
Carpe Diem
A letter to my son upon his high school graduation. Every child is special in his parents' eyes. This is my attempt to get in a few last few comments before he leaves for college.
high school graduation • fatherly advice
A letter to my son upon his high school graduation. Every child is special in his parents' eyes. This is my attempt to get in a few last few comments before he leaves for college.
high school graduation • fatherly advice
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