Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee
distinguished himself as a cavalryman in the Revolutionary War. Lee was not a
strong man. He was said to be "light and agile." The speed of his
horse made up for his size. Lee grew up on a plantation and knew how to
select lightweight horses. Their balance in twisting and turning in battle
allowed soldiers to lean from their saddles and fight with sabers. With
this advantage the Legion, known as Lee's Legion, could defeat stronger enemies
and succeed in battle. Lee's Legion eventually became part of General Nathanael
Green's Continental Army.
Henry Lee's son, Robert E. Lee, inherited his
aptitude for military affairs.
This story of Henry Lee includes his early life, his work of
seizing British Forts, and his years after the war.
84 pages. April 2004 Reading level: Ages 9-12
ISBN 13: 978-0-87844-172-3/ISBN 10:0-87844-172-7,
$9.95 (Softcover)
