George Gordon Meade
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George Gordon Meade
GEORGE GORDON MEADE U.S. army general, commanded Army of the Potomac, defeated Lee at Gettysburg but criticised for not following up sufficiently aggressively. Date: 1815 - 1872
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1. Title: "George Gordon Meade: The Controversial Victor of Gettysburg" George Gordon Meade, born on December 31, 1815, in Cadiz, Spain, is a pivotal figure in American military history. As a Union general during the American Civil War, Meade is best known for his leadership of the Army of the Potomac and his decisive victory against Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Meade, a West Point graduate, served in the Mexican-American War before the Civil War. When the conflict began, he initially remained neutral but eventually joined the Union Army in 1861. He rose through the ranks, eventually being appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac in November 1863, just days before the Battle of Gettysburg. The three-day battle, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered a turning point in the war. Meade's troops held their ground against Lee's larger and more experienced army, inflicting heavy casualties and forcing the Confederates to retreat. Meade's victory preserved the Union and boosted morale, but it was not without controversy. Some critics argued that Meade did not pursue Lee aggressively enough after the battle, allowing the Confederate Army to escape and regroup. Meade defended his decision, explaining that he did not have sufficient forces to continue the pursuit. The debate over Meade's actions at Gettysburg continues to be a subject of historical discussion. Meade continued to serve the Union cause, leading the Army of the Potomac through the Overland Campaign and the Siege of Petersburg. He retired from the military in 1871 and passed away on November 22, 1872. Despite the controversy surrounding his Gettysburg campaign, Meade's leadership and strategic acumen earned him a place in American military history. This photograph captures the image of a man who played a crucial role in preserving the Union and shaping the outcome of the Civil War.
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