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Marble Model - Given to Lee by his West Point Classmates
Granny Lee - wrongly interpreted as reluctance to fight, which enabled Lee to keep the Union forces at bay for almost four years
The Great Tycoon - Given to Lee by his Staff because of the authority with which he managed
King of Spades- Given to Lee by his soldiers because of his propensity to have them "dig in".
The Old Man- Term of Respect from the Men who fought for him.
Marse Robert – Given by his faithful Negro aid. Marse is slang for "Master". |
