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At that time of his career, Robert E. Lee was in the engineer corps. He helped make preparations for battle. At one time he was trapped behind enemy lines and came close to being captured. Good reference book: "So Far From God" by John Eisenhower(son of the President)
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∙ 11y agoLee was an Engineering officer in the Mexican War. He was highly decorated during the Vera Cruz Campaign, and served as an aide of General Winfield Scott, who later offered him command of the Union forces at the start of the Civil War.
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What is the name of the war that was Robert E. Lee's first war?
Mexican-American War I believe
Robert E Lee was wounded during what Mexican-American War battle?
Robert E. Lee was not wounded during the Mexican-American War. He served in the conflict as a staff officer under General Winfield Scott and was not injured in battle.
Did Robert E. Lee win the Mexican-American war?
No, Robert E. Lee did not win the Mexican-American War. The war was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 and resulted in American victory. Lee did not play a significant role in this conflict. He is more well-known for his role as a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
What 2 wars did Robert E Lee Stonewall Jackson and US Grant all fight in?
Mexican- American War and the Civil War.
How many battles did Robert E. Lee?
2
What wars did Robert Edward Lee participate in?
Mexican-American War American Civil War
What is the name of the war that was Robert E. Lee's first war?
Mexican-American War I believe
Who was a hero during the Mexican American War?
Robert E. Lee among others.
Robert E Lee was wounded during what Mexican-American War battle?
Robert E. Lee was not wounded during the Mexican-American War. He served in the conflict as a staff officer under General Winfield Scott and was not injured in battle.
Did Robert E. Lee win the Mexican-American war?
No, Robert E. Lee did not win the Mexican-American War. The war was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 and resulted in American victory. Lee did not play a significant role in this conflict. He is more well-known for his role as a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
What 2 wars did Robert E Lee Stonewall Jackson and US Grant all fight in?
Mexican- American War and the Civil War.
What Civil War General also fought in the Mexican-American War?
Robert E. Lee was a Captain during the Mexican American War. Sterling Price became a Brigadier General after the Taos Revolt and was a General Officer of the Confederate States.
How many battles did Robert E. Lee?
2
Civil war general who cut his teeth in Mexican war?
There were many Civil War Generals who served in the Mexican American War. Among them were Robert E. Lee, US Grant, William T. Sherman, Winfield Scott
How old was Robert E Lee when he joined the Confederate army?
Robert E. Lee joined the Military after he graduated from West Point in 1828.
Did Robert e Lee win?
Robert E Lee did not win in the Civil War. His side lost. He surrendered his army on April 9, 1865. Robert E Lee did however win in the Mexican American war. He led the American forces to a series of strong victories that ensured that Mexico would relinquish its claim to all land north of the Rio Grande.
Cut their teeth during the Mexican-American War?
Both Lee and Grant, but there were numerous Mexican American War Vetrans involved in the US Civil War..
