Robert E. Lee | Facing America's Deadliest Battle

Robert E. Lee was one of the greatest generals in world history. He lead the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, faced overwhelming odds and ranked alongside Napoleon Bonaparte, Alexander the Great, and Frederick II. #Biography

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[noellythall]

One wonders how many lives he saved on both sides by taking the decision to surrender on himself?

[kevinlee]

People can have opinions, but everyone assumes that he was a bad person because he fought for the confederacy. He was a good person and I salute him.

[ronaldlewis]

I’ll be celebrating Robert E Lee 1-20-2020 !! Not some racist st named after a looser.

[markherron]

I found out from Israelite Truth Channel that Robert E Lee and his brother Alfred Lee ARE BLACK 🖤 and I found out that Ben Jealous is related to Robert E Lee and Thomas Jefferson Blessings and Hugs

[Melons-vgdq]

Bet he regreted his decision to join secession. His father did a stint in debtors prison. Maybe he owed a lot of money

[troytroy]

I'm glad they took down his statue

[Macdaddy.]

He was a trader and his only cause was profit

[ReconBlack]

Haha a evil he fought for and had stack of slaves.and ok a traitor lol

[noellythall]

One wonders how many lives he saved on both sides by taking the decision to surrender on himself?