"Robert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class! In 1861, when the Southern states seceded from the Union, Lee was offered the opportunity to command the Union forces. However, even though he was against the war, his loyalty to his home state of Virginia wouldn't let him fight for the North."--Amazon.com. Robert E. Lee parecía destinado a la grandeza. Su padre era un héroe de la Guerra de la Independencia y en West Point se graduó segundo en su clase! En 1861, cuando los estados del sur se separaron de la Unión, Lee se le ofreció la oportunidad de comandar las fuerzas de la Unión. Sin embargo, a pesar de que estaba en contra de la guerra, su lealtad a su estado natal de Virginia, no le permitió luchar por el Norte.