# Robert E. Lee

The Man Behind the Man: 8 Great Commanders Who Stood in the Shadows of Legendary Leaders
History is littered with the names of outstanding leaders such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan. But…

This Ship Disaster was the Titanic of the 19th Century
Just after the sinking of the Titanic in April 1912, a group of people met in Knoxville, Tennessee. However, they…

This Native American Union Officer Surprised General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House
Ely S. Parker was a lieutenant colonel during the American Civil War, and unless you're a student of the time…

Today in History: Robert E. Lee Resigns from U.S. Army (1861)
There is no doubt that Robert E Lee is one of the most brilliant military commanders in the history of…

Win the Battle, Lose the War: 6 of History’s Costliest Military Victories
A pyrrhic victory occurs when you achieve a win at such a high cost that it is virtually a defeat.…

Blood, Guts & Propaganda: 4 Overrated Military Commanders
It isn’t easy to ‘judge’ military leaders as they could only use the resources and logistical systems of their time.…