Robert E. Lee (Confederate General)

Robert E. Lee was a renowned Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his leadership and tactical skills. Born in 1807, he served at West Point and commanded Confederate forces in key battles, often demonstrating strategic brilliance. Despite his personal respeectability, he fought to defend the Confederacy's aim to maintain slavery and secession from the Union. After the war, Lee became a symbol of Southern pride and reconciliation efforts. His legacy remains complex, representing both military skill and the contentious history of the Civil War era.