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He was originally a colonel in the Civil War but was quickly promoted to major general and was eventually made overall commander of all the Confederate forces.

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Who Troops of Robert e lees during the civil war?

The Army of Northern Virginia


What Was Robert E. Lees race?

white


Which civil war battle resulted in the union army halting Robert e lees invasion of the north?

Gettysburg


What is the name of Robert E. Lees horse?

Traveler


What was Robert E. Lees career?

college president


Where is Robert E. Lees home state?

Virginia.


What role did Robert E. Lee have?

The role that Robert E. Lee had and is known for was General. He was the commander for the Confederate Army during the Civil War.


In the American Civil War General Robert E. Lees military skills were instrumental in leading Confederate forces in?

virginia


How old did Robert e lees horse traveler get?

Lees horse, Traveller had lived for several years after Lees death in 1870.


Who was Robert E. Lees mom?

Anne Hill Lee.


What was Robert E. Lees background?

He was a Confederate general


What is Robert e lees wife?

Mary Anna Custis Lee