The Old Man: The Life of Robert E. Lee

Explore the life and legacy of one of the most pivotal figures in American history in The Old Man, the Life of Robert E. Lee. On History with Tym, we bring you an in-depth biographical journey that uncovers the complexities of Robert E. Lee, a man whose decisions shaped the course of a nation.

From his early years at West Point, where he emerged as a disciplined and promising young cadet, to his rise through the ranks of the U.S. Army, Lee’s life was a testament to duty, honor, and personal conviction. As the Civil War loomed, Lee faced the agonizing choice between loyalty to the Union and his deep ties to his home state of Virginia. This decision set the stage for his command of the Confederate Army and his leadership in some of the most critical battles in American history.

In this comprehensive video, we examine not only Lee’s military strategies but also his personal life, including his role as a husband, father, and a figure of Southern culture. We analyze his leadership in battles like Antietam, Gettysburg, and his eventual surrender at Appomattox Court House, exploring how these moments forged his legacy as both a revered and controversial figure.

The Old Man, the Life of Robert E. Lee invites you to understand the man behind the legend, a leader whose influence persists in American memory. Whether you view Lee as a heroic figure or a symbol of a troubled past, this biopic offers a balanced perspective on his life, his choices, and the lasting impact he left on the United States.

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[nathanappleby]

Lee, in the words of actor Graham McTavish, reflecting on the life of his descendant, Christopher Lee, "had quite a life". He was one of the best engineers and officers our nation knew in the 19th century. He didn't let his engineer's training in carefulness and precision hamper his ability to be an effective commander like McClellan, Halleck, and others. I keep wishing senior military leaders in Ukraine and Israel could learn from the examples of great military leaders of the past such as Lee to bring their conflicts to a quick and successful end. Even though his accomplishments weren't on the same scale as Lee's, you could consider William S. Rosecrans as the "Robert E. Lee of the North" as he was a fellow army engineer who graduated high in his West Point class, and has the distinction of being the only Union general to defeat Lee at the beginning of the war before Lee started having his long streak of successes. Lee was most wise to do what he could in the aftermath of the war to reconcile the two sides as before the war began, not only did he oppose slavery and secession, he opposed a war between the states knowing how much death and destruction it would cause. Lee's choice was truly one of the great tragedies of the Civil War and of American history. All of what he did at the university after the war is most fitting given his dedication to education which he showed before the war, his outstanding academic record which led to him graduating second in his class at West Point, ( the second highest scoring graduate in the academy's history ), and the fact that that in itself led to him becoming the academy's superintendent in the 1850s where he also did what did in his years at Washington University. Also, in some ways, he followed right in the footsteps of his relative George Washington

[outdoorlife]

If Lee actually planted, hoed, Picked or Primed the tobacco, cut the wood to cure it, cured it and then sold it. His ideas on manual labor would be a whole lot different than it would be supervising. Which is, what actual farmers do.