One of the best commanders of the Confederate Army was still Lee; the Union was in a better position during the battle. “Perhaps the most significant lesson of July 3, 1863 concerns the decision-making method. While he may not have seen it as such, Lee's decision to attack was, at best, an imminent risk. (Gompert 2006, p.7). The Battle of Gettysburg did not happen intentionally, however Lee did an amazing job and did his best to defeat the Union army. Robert E. Lee was ultimately responsible for the loss of the South