total relism, thanks for putting together such a lengthy and thoughtful analysis of Lee's generalship. As you point out, he was good but not a flawless God of the Battlefield. Your post was an interesting read.

Have you, or anyone else reading this, found a good book focusing solely on Lee? I didn't see any such book listed in your references list. I've only found references and commentary regarding Lee from books with the main focus on the war, another general or a specific battle, e.g., Gettysburg, Longstreet, etc. I did read "General Lee" by Walter Taylor of Lee's staff, but I found it lacking. It started off promising, recalling Lee's work ethic, his head/neck jerk when agitated and General MaGruder's lisp, but soon dissolved into a standard re-telling of the war (from the Southern point of view, of course). I'd love to read some more about Lee throughout the war, either from one of his contemporaries or a modern examination of the man. I haven't found reference to a must-read about Lee.