← Robert E. Lee
What podcasts say about Robert E. Lee
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5 statements · 1 positive · 3 negative · 1 mixed
Robert E. Lee was a capable military general.
“Robert E. Lee was a good general.”
Open the episode · #2539 - Protect Our Parks 17Listen at 3:09:13
Removing Robert E. Lee would have substantially shortened the Civil War.
“If you take Lee out of the picture, the war doesn't last nearly as long as it does.”
Open the episode · #499 – Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & LeeListen at 52:26
Lee’s prolongation of the war advanced emancipation by making it militarily necessary.
“Lee furthers the cause of emancipation because he extends the war long enough that the United States says, we have to do this.”
Open the episode · #499 – Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & LeeListen at 52:39
Robert E. Lee suffered higher troop casualties than any other American general.
“The bloodiest general in US history by far, in terms of how many of his men get shot is Robert E. Lee.”
Open the episode · #499 – Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & LeeListen at 1:03:05
Lee’s loyalty to Virginia encompassed loyalty to family and slavery.
“I think it's his loyalty to Virginia and what that means, that means his family and of course that means slavery.”
Open the episode · #499 – Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & LeeListen at 1:07:21
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