Since Robert E. Lee took command of Confederate forces in Virginia, the South's strategy focused on defensive operations while seeking to exploit opportunities for offensive action. Lee aimed to protect Confederate territory and resources, leveraging his army's mobility and tactical advantages to engage Union forces in decisive battles. His strategy also involved aiming for victories that could sway public opinion in the North and encourage foreign recognition and support for the Confederacy. Overall, the South sought to outmaneuver and demoralize Union troops, prolonging the war to exhaust Northern resolve.
Because Virginia voted Confederate, and he was not prepared to attack his home-state.
70,000 troops of the North Virginia army under General Robert E. Lee's command.
General Robert E. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg.
Yes because he was a strong patriot, but he didn't want to invade his native Virginia.
General Robert E. Lee was in command of the Confederate army at Gettysburg.
Robert E. Lee
The Confederate general who was offered command of the Union Army but declined to fight against Virginia was Robert E. Lee. After Virginia seceded from the Union, Lee chose to remain loyal to his home state, ultimately leading the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. His decision was rooted in his deep sense of duty and loyalty to Virginia, despite his previous service in the U.S. Army.
Robert E. Lee. He said he would have to wait to see if Virginia voted Confederate. When it did, he went with his state.
Because Virginia voted Confederate, and he was not prepared to attack his home-state.
General Robert E. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg.
70,000 troops of the North Virginia army under General Robert E. Lee's command.
No, he commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. But, at the begining of the war, he was offered command of the US Army forces, but declined.
Yes because he was a strong patriot, but he didn't want to invade his native Virginia.
Robert E. Lee
General Robert E. Lee was in command of the Confederate army at Gettysburg.
The Battle of Fredericksburg was a lop-side Confederate victory by the Army of Northern Virginia under command of general Robert E. Lee.
He was in command of his own Army - the Army of Northern Virginia.