Robert E. Lee's Role In The Civil War
Biography of Robert E. Lee and his role in the Civil War
Robert E Lee was born on January 19th, 1807 to a mother by the name of Ann Carter. Lee’s father was a commander in the revolutionary war, and even had a nickname called “light horse Harry”. Who was praised for his efficiency on the battle field and by his men. He was very stern with his men and always put the American cause first. He even once decapitated one of his men that deserted and ran to the enemy, He sent the head of the deserter to General George Washington which terrified him although there was no more deserters from Harry lee’s army. Despite his brutality he took care of the men that were loyal to him and served him well by compensating them after the war ("Virginia Historical Society" Web).
When lee was in his early teens his father was well respected but got into some trouble with debts and his criticism with the war of 1812. His father was Jailed but then drug out of Jail by a mob and beaten and stabbed repeatedly where he was then taken to a hospital nearby. He was on a boat sent to an island for his own safety where he was stricken mortally and died on March 25th 1818 when Robert was only 11 having to take care of his mother and sisters himself (Harwell, 6-13).
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The enemy held a strong mountainous defensive position around Jalapa, but Lee had a plan to use a more feasible route through the high hills around the Mexican's left. He had persuaded Scott to use this and led the vanguard along the route, giving the U.S. forces a victory in the battle of Cerro Gordo on 17-18 April. Lee provided a swift American victory at Contreras across the Pedregal and then at the main enemy position of Churubusco, both on 20th of August. In reward for Lee's victory's he received a brevet as lieutenant colonel. ("American National Biography Online"
Robert E Lee was born on January 19th, 1807 to a mother by the name of Ann Carter. Lee’s father was a commander in the revolutionary war, and even had a nickname called “light horse Harry”. Who was praised for his efficiency on the battle field and by his men. He was very stern with his men and always put the American cause first. He even once decapitated one of his men that deserted and ran to the enemy, He sent the head of the deserter to General George Washington which terrified him although there was no more deserters from Harry lee’s army. Despite his brutality he took care of the men that were loyal to him and served him well by compensating them after the war ("Virginia Historical Society" Web).
When lee was in his early teens his father was well respected but got into some trouble with debts and his criticism with the war of 1812. His father was Jailed but then drug out of Jail by a mob and beaten and stabbed repeatedly where he was then taken to a hospital nearby. He was on a boat sent to an island for his own safety where he was stricken mortally and died on March 25th 1818 when Robert was only 11 having to take care of his mother and sisters himself (Harwell, 6-13).
Lee was appointed to West Point July 1st 1825. Lee …show more content…
The enemy held a strong mountainous defensive position around Jalapa, but Lee had a plan to use a more feasible route through the high hills around the Mexican's left. He had persuaded Scott to use this and led the vanguard along the route, giving the U.S. forces a victory in the battle of Cerro Gordo on 17-18 April. Lee provided a swift American victory at Contreras across the Pedregal and then at the main enemy position of Churubusco, both on 20th of August. In reward for Lee's victory's he received a brevet as lieutenant colonel. ("American National Biography Online"