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In holding the light exclusively on General Robert E. Lee, has one put an undeserved shadow on many excellent soldiers of his army? "Stonewall" Jackson undoubtedly has won a permanent place in the history of American wars; Longstreet and "Jeb" Stuart probably have; but at least a score of other able officers, who fought under the same leader and added to his frame, rapidly are being forgotten. Had so modest a man as General Lee ever foreseen this, he would have lamented any presentation of his own services depreciate, even by silence, those of his comrades in arms. For this reason, it does not seem permissible to pass to another period of military history until that company of gallant gentlemen have been placed in their proper relationship to their chief. It is beyond one's capability to paint all of them fully, but it might not be impossible to prepare, so to say, a succession of sketches. In responding to correspondence to General John B. Hood dated May 21, 1863, General Lee said "I agree with you…in believing that our Army would be invincible if it could be properly organized and officered. There never were such men in an Army before. They will go anywhere and do anything if properly led. But there is the difficulty - proper commanders - where can they be obtained?" In offering the largest contingent of "Lee's Lieutenants" in America today, our camp brings to life the very persons who commanded this "invincible" army. With considerable attention given to accuracy, you will be amazed at their knowledge of not only the individuals they portray, but the contest in which they were involved. We solicit your review of the persons in this site and welcome your inquires. Site designed and created by Jay Vogel To contact Lee's Lieutenants Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia e-mail: kc130@suddenlink.net |