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Jul 2023
35m 46s

Robert E Lee: Life & Legacy

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About this episode

He is undoubtedly the most famous member of the Confederate forces. But it wasn't always set to be that way.


In this episode, Don speaks to Jonathan Horn to find out about the life of Robert E Lee, why he made the decision to join the Confederate side, and how he was connected to George Washington.


Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Siobhan Dale. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.


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