[JasonC]

Grant, Napoleon, and Caesar were all great generals. Lee had a good record without being a great general, sorry to say. He had particularly able subordinate commanders, men like Jackson and Longstreet. And he was blessed with a string of untalented opponents. Whenever he faced sound ones, he was unable to overcome the long odds against his side. Like many flashy maneuverist icons, he looked good losing, but that is not enough to make someone an outstanding general.

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Like many flashy maneuverist icons, he looked good losing,

General Lee was anything but "flashy."