The War Between the States was both a terrible time for the nation and a very important time in U.S. history. The Civil War had a greater impact on the United States than any other event. It was a time of courage, great leadership, and great men. Some of the greatest men of this time were the leading generals of the Confederate States. The two most distinguished Southern generals were Robert E. Lee, the …showed first 75 words of 1612 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1612 total…Jackson faced many struggles as generals through the decisions that they had to make and the issues that they had to face. Lee and Jackson were both great men and great generals. They had many similarities and differences in issues like military strategy and style, how they viewed and were viewed by their men, and their thoughts on the war and slavery. Lee and Jackson should definitely be considered two of this nations greatest generals.