Lee ECW - Be not ashamed you loved them

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(This blog is in remembrance and in honor of the love between a commander and his men. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13, King James Version.)

For the past ten years I have been researching and writing on General R. E. Lee’s grand strategy and strategic leadership in preparation for an upcoming book.

When working on a long-term project, for relaxation I prefer to read books un–related to the Civil War. In doing so, I sometimes stumble upon topics that apply to Lee but may not be the focal point of my current study. Lately, I have been thinking about his emotional bond to his Soldiers, how he felt about ordering them into battle, how he dealt with the news of casualties, and how he processed those memories in the post-war years. What triggered this reflection was an incident in Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead by former Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis (Gen. USMC, Ret) and Bing West. Read more of this post
 
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