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Warrior in Gray: General Robert Rodes of Lee's Army
Warrior in Gray General Robert Rodes of Lee's Army Author:James K. Swisher Born in 1829 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Rodes attended the Virginia Military Institute and worked as a civil engineer before the outbreak of the Civil War. He joined the war effort an quickly became a brigadier general. His respect and popularity grew with his participation in numerous battles.