Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• DVD Release Date: December 27, 2005
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BF0CM0
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,814 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Arguably the greatest military commander of all time, his brilliance single-handedly kept the outnumbered and under-supplied Confederacy in the Civil War long after they should have been forced to surrender. The son of legendary Revolutionary War figure "Light Horse" Lee, Robert graduated at the top of his class and rose to the rank of colonel before the outbreak of the Civil War. BIOGRAPHY® traces his brilliant campaigns-still studied in military academies today-and reveals the personal tragedies that ultimately defeated the "Marble Man." Excerpts from his writings, testimonies from those who served and fought against him, and interviews with military experts, Civil War historians, and biographers offer intimate insight into the career and life of this remarkable man. ROBERT E. LEE offers a definitive portrait of the legendary and tragic figure at the heart of the Civil War. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Biography, November 22, 2007

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D. Jones (Roanoke, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biography - Robert E. Lee (DVD)

This Biograpy is one of the best I have ever seen on Robert E. Lee.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than PBS, January 6, 2011

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Joseph P. Elliott (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biography - Robert E. Lee (DVD)

Of the two recent TV biographies on Lee, this one and the PBS version of the same name, I think the A&E production much superior. One could make an argument that the PBS bio was something of a hatchet job, focusing almost exclusively on Lee's most negative traits and offering little insight into the larger man. In contrast, the shorter A&E version attempts to provide the viewer with a broader, more balanced view of this highly controversial and fascinating American figure. If you're in the market for a good TV biography on Robert E. Lee, this is an excellent choice. Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Amercian General, January 17, 2010

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master mechanic (arizona) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Biography - Robert E. Lee (DVD)

Nice Bio about a great general. Children could benefit by watching this CD and learn some history about our country.