Essay About Peace

Mission command belongs to the Army’s list of seven war fighting functions. While the other six of the Army’s war fighting functions specifically align to the application of combat power, mission command applies to leadership and its application. Mission command redefines the old construct of C2, command and control, by morphing the ideology into two distinct thoughts, the art of command and the science of control. Although mission command is a relatively new concept, it’s principles and application transcend time. This paper examines General Robert E. Lee’s application of the mission command principles at the Battle of Gettysburg.

With three-dimensional maps – almost like a board game – Robert E. Lee sat down with his lower officers and made sure they understood exactly what he wanted to accomplish. “First, as noted by Viscount Wolseley, Lee ‘knew what he wanted.’ Second, he had a thorough knowledge of his business – he ‘knew what an army should be.’ Third, it was Lee’s particular talent, especially in this time of crisis, that he was ‘quick in decision, yet methodical in all he did.’” Robert E. Lee provides countless examples of a better

“Gather up everybody, and tell them to meet us at the base. I am going to go grab a quick cup of coffee. Do you want a glass?”

General Lee’s Army had been in mainly defensive positions and he wanted to surround Washington, because he believed if he could capture it then he could end the war. General Lee had also begun reorganizing his Army and in doing so, he gave a great unbalance to the experience in his command positions. Of the forty-nine command positions 14 on them were in experienced in the position in which they held. The planning required at the corps level was remarkable different from the planning required at the division level. In addition, the planning at the

Shaara, through his commentary on General Lee, explains that Lee did not want to fight the war but had to. Lee felt it was his duty to fight for his fellow countrymen, but not for a cause, land, or slavery. “So it was no cause and no country he fought for, no ideal and no justice. He fought for his people, for the children, and the kin, and not even the land, because the land was worth the war, but the people were,” General Lee says (Shaara 263). General Lee fights for himself and has no choice but to fight, knowing in the end that he might be wrong with his cause and pay the price someday. General Lee is not a proponent of war, but he will serve his country with honor and duty if necessary.

“Ok squad we just got word there is a small enemy outpost not far from here in the foothills, this is where most of the Taliban are staging when they attack this base. We are sending in just our squad for a quick in and out recon mission of the area," explains the Lt nodding his head rapidly.

Another problem Lee had was that he was seen as a father figure to most of the men and treated them softly. Stuart was supposed to be gathering information for Lee, but instead he was out “joy riding” which left the Army of Northern Virginia basically blind as to where the North regiments were positioned. Longstreet said “When Stuart comes back you ought to court martial him” (82). However, Lee believed reproach, letting Stuart know how badly he let them down, would make him a good soldier. When dealing with Stuart Lee “spoke as you speak to a child” and wanted to reassure him. He treated Stuart softly (256-266). Lee’s age, failing health, and softness on his men was one reason the Army of Northern Virginia lost the Battle of Gettysburg.

Lee has lost the support of the public. He is embarrassed and ashamed that he is losing battles. He asks President Jefferson to replace him, but he declines. General Lee has lost hope in himself and his

General James Longstreet is Lee’s second in command and greatly aided Lee in making important decision, although Lee didn’t always listen to Longstreet’s ideas. He was never afraid to contradict with leaders higher ranked than him, such as General Lee.

Also means the people will know our names due to our bravery in this battle and commitment to the king. This brings them together because if they all fight together and win they, will come together as a family and show unity next year around this time because we fought together as brothers to get these battle scars.

General Robert E. Lee is the commander of the North Virginia army. General Lee shows trustworthiness

The appearance of Lee walks to the room wearing a new uniform worn by a general. Grant, in other hands, walks to the room wearing “the uniform of a private with the straps of a lieutenant-general7 .In a way, the way their appearances show the personality of both generals. During the surrender, Grant is very generous in his terms of surrender with “each officer and man will be allowed to return to their homes, not to be disturbed by United States authority”8. Despite this, Grant does not understand Lee’s feelings, saying that “whatever [Lee’s] feelings, they were entirely concealed from my observations9.

As a historian Nolan misses the key question of “why?” when it comes to the pervasiveness of the “Lee tradition.” Though Nolan does well in explaining the reasoning for the genesis of the Lost cause, he never approaches the question of why it has survived for so long that 125 years after the war Nolan is the first to truly “consider” Lee. As a lawyer, however, Nolan shines. By treating each aspect of Lee’s life as a separate case, then examining the evidence for and against individually, Nolan has constructed an elucidating deconstruction of the many myths surrounding Robert E. Lee. Though some of Nolan’s arguments may not hold up in court, as a whole Nolan’s approach is sure to expose readers to the truth of Lee’s legacy as a great man, but a man

Lee’s indulgence in the attention and adulation does not end on the battlefield. It spills over to headquarters, where crowds of people gather just to see him.

General Lee also understand that the ability to lead not only requires to lead by example and influence his men, it is also by trusting them