The Battles and Campaigns of the Branch-Lane Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865. This book tells the story of General Lee's storied brigade, first led by Lawrence Branch until his death at Sharpsburg, and then James H. Lane, who served with Lee's Army of Northern Virginia during its entire existence. Once finished, every reader will come to think he has met, marched with, fought beside, and bled with these North Carolinians.