Why was Chancellorsville Lee's greatest victory?

The Battle of Chancellorsville, fought from April 30 to May 6, 1863, is widely considered to be Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's greatest victory during the American Civil War. Facing an enemy force nearly twice the size of his own, Lee daringly split his troops in two, confronting and surprising Union Gen. Joseph Hooker. read more

The Battle of Chancellorsville is considered by many to be Lee’s greatest victory for two reasons: It was a battle that revolved around the flashy tactics and the normal bad plan of dividing your force when outnumbered making it great fun for the wargamers and armchair theorists. It was his final meaningful victory in battle. read more

At least, that's what is often said of the Confederate chieftain's triumph over his Federal adversaries in early May 1863. read more

The Battle of Chancellorsville, fought from April 30 to May 6, 1863, is widely considered to be Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s greatest victory during the American Civil War. Facing an enemy force nearly twice the size of his own, Lee daringly split his troops in two, confronting and surprising Union Gen. Joseph Hooker. read more