The thing he didn't want - surrendering to U.S.Grant at Appomattox, ending the war.
Apart from that, he was famous for his partnership with Stonewall Jackson, executing bold thrusts in the full Confederate spirit.
Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia.
Robert E. Lee.
Robert E. Lee
Most certainly it is Robert E. Lee. (of the confederates)
Robert E. Lee was the most famous, but there were a good many others.
Robert e lee
Perhaps the most famous was Traveler, which was Robert E. Lee's horse.
U.S. Grant and General Robert E lee.
Father to Robert E. Lee
He is one of the most famous and prominent generals of the Confederate South.