In the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Lee felt compelled to lead the defense of the "Mule Shoe" on May 12 personally because of Ewell's indecision and inaction.
I Slaget ved Spotsylvania Court House følte Lee sig tvunget til selv at lede forsvaret af "Mule Shoe" den 12. maj på grund af Ewells ubeslutsomhed og manglende handling.