Fitzhugh Lee; nicknamed "Fitz;" descended from the distinguished lineage of the Virginia Lee's: He was the grandson of Henry "Light-Horse Harry" and nephew of General Robert E. After graduating from West Point; Fitz served in the U.S. Army until the Civil War broke out; when he joined the Confederate cavalry forces. At twenty-seven; he was promoted to general and commanded with distinction at Antietam; Fredericksburg; Chancellorsville; and Gettysburg. After he was severely wounded in 1864 (after having three horses shot out from under him); he returned to service and was promoted chief of the Confederate cavalry corps. He was with his uncle; Robert E. Lee; at the surrender ceremonies in April 1865. Fitz Lee's postwar career was varied and colorful-governor of Virginia; commander of U.S. Volunteers in the Spanish-American War; postwar occupation commander in Cuba; retired hero; and author of numerous works of military history and biography.Acclaimed Civil War author Edward Longacre has combed family records; West Point cadet files; and the National Archives to produce this classic of military biography.
#1325316 in Books George Athan Billias 1994-03-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.73 x 6.25l; 2.36 #File Name: 030680560X768 pagesISBN13: 9780306805608Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The good and the badBy avidreaderHere is a well written book to tell you about the generals that served under Washington and also the opposing officers; It clears up some of the cloudy understanding of these men and helps one understand their thoughts and motivation. It gives you a greater appraciation of what these men went through now that you know them a little better0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good history of some Generals I thought I knew something ...By Gregory L. WilsonA good history of some Generals I thought I knew something about and learned more; and some Generals who I didn't know about but am glad I leaned something of their lives. Very interesting short biographies with excellant footnotes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Robert C. CochranInformative and interesting stories about Washington's supporting staff.
