Arlington was the Curtis Plantation. It actually belonged to Lee's wife's family. She was related to Martha Washington, whose first husband was Custis.
Loyalty to his state (Virginia).
Second Manassas, Seven Days, Chancellorsville…
To barraged lees army
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Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
Army of Northern Virginia.
Union general Geoge Mcellen, after the battle of antietam, he failed to pursue Lees army, allowing them to escape. He was fired for this
Gettysburg
The Army of Northern Virginia
after nine month standoff
Virginia.