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There is no record of Robert E Lee ever saying anything about Hood being too much or all lion and too little or no fox. This is a myth. Hood being called too much the fox and too little the lion was first written in a post-Civil War poem and has been wrongly attributed to Lee.

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Who did Robert E. Lee call all lion and no fox during the Civil War?

General Hood Not so. This has been wrongly attributed to Robert E Lee but there is no record of Lee ever saying that about Hood. The first reference to Hood being too much lion and too little fox was in a post-Civil War poem that was actually complimentary of Hood.


When does Robert E. Lee take command?

General Robert E. Lee was appointed commander in chief of all Confederate forces February 6, 1865. Source: Recollections and Letters of General Lee, by his son, Robert E. Lee Jr. Broadfoot Publishing edition, 1988.


What was one of Robert E. Lee's famous quotes?

Robert E. Lee Quotes 1 - 2 A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others. Robert E. Lee Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Duty, then is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret. Robert E. Lee I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. Robert E. Lee I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving. Robert E. Lee I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity. Robert E. Lee


Who was the confederate leader at Gettysburg?

The Federal Amy of the Potomac was commanded by Major General George G. Mead. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia was Commanded by General Robert E. Lee.


Who were the leader of the south during the civil war?

Jefferson Davis P.G.T. Beauregard Joseph E. Johnston Robert E. Lee Stephen Mallory all i can think of

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Who did Robert E. Lee call all lion and no fox during the Civil War?

General Hood Not so. This has been wrongly attributed to Robert E Lee but there is no record of Lee ever saying that about Hood. The first reference to Hood being too much lion and too little fox was in a post-Civil War poem that was actually complimentary of Hood.


What was the name of General Robert E. Lee's cat?

Robert E. Lee had a great love for all animals. He fondness was for his white cat 'Polar Bear' that would often land on Robert E. Lee's chess board, but that didn't seem to bother Robert E. Lee in the least.


Is the bitbeats Galeon on Beyblade a Lion?

Yes, all the members of the White Tigers have a cat like bit-beast, and Lee's is a lion; Galeon.


When does Robert E. Lee take command?

General Robert E. Lee was appointed commander in chief of all Confederate forces February 6, 1865. Source: Recollections and Letters of General Lee, by his son, Robert E. Lee Jr. Broadfoot Publishing edition, 1988.


Who said It is my fault its all my fault?

general robert e lee said it


Who fought for your flag?

Robert E Lee Cofederates all the way yo!


Was john Adams the commander of all the confederate armies?

No. Robert E. Lee was


Did any of Robert e lee's children join him in the civil war?

Sons Rooney, Robert, Custis all served.


What president pardoned General Robert E Lee of all wrong doings?

Ford


What was one of Robert E. Lee's famous quotes?

Robert E. Lee Quotes 1 - 2 A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others. Robert E. Lee Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Duty, then is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret. Robert E. Lee I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. Robert E. Lee I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving. Robert E. Lee I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity. Robert E. Lee


Who said It is possible to win the war without winning all the battles?

Robert E. Lee


What does Robert E. Lee President Avalon Delta queen have in common?

they was all river boats