Grant’s Response to Warnings About Lee

 

When warned about the formidable reputation of Confederate General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant reportedly dismissed the concerns with characteristic resolve. Grant, aware of Lee’s tactical brilliance, responded, “I’m tired of hearing about what Bobby Lee is going to do to us.  He’s only human.  I want him to think about what we are going to do to him.” This reflected Grant’s pragmatic approach, refusing to be intimidated by Lee’s legend. Instead, Grant focused on relentless pressure, leveraging Union resources to outmaneuver Lee. His confidence and strategic tenacity ultimately led to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox in 1865.

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