As the Confederacy teeters on the brink of collapse, Jefferson Davis, in a last-ditch effort to salvage the war effort, appoints Robert E. Lee as general-in-chief of all Confederate armies. This promotion acknowledges Lee's exceptional military prowess, demonstrated through a series of victories, including the Battle of Chancellorsville and the Battle of Fredericksburg. With this new role, Lee will oversee all Confederate forces, attempting to stem the tide of Union victories and preserve the Confederacy.