What was Robert E. Lee's biggest mistake in the civil war?

Answer 1

Allowing JEB Stewart's cavalry to try to ride right around the Union army at Gettysburg.

It took much longer than expected, and Lee was unable to get vital information about the enemy's position until the end of the second day.

Answer 2

Lee failed to use his mobility to place his force between the Yankee Capital and the Union forces. By creating a threat, he might have delayed the wars's outcome by another two years.

Answer 3

Robert E. Lee's biggest mistake was declining the Union offer of leading the war.

Answer 4

Lee lost the battle because all of his subordinates failed him in one way or another.

Answer 5

He was overpowered by all the soldiers.