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Was George Meade commander of Union Armies at any point in time?
He was not General-in-Chief - that was Ulysses Grant. Meade had the distinction of defeating Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg, and then commanding the Army of the Potomac for the rest of the war. During that long interval, he was closely shadowed by Grant, who travelled alongside Meade's army in a mobile HQ. At Appomattox, Lee surrendered to Grant - as one General-in-Chief surrendering to another. Some said that he should have surrendered to Meade, as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia surrendering to the commander of the Army of the Potomac.
What did Union Major General George Mead accomplish in the US Civil War?
Major General George G. Meade is perhaps the most underrated general from both sides during the US Civil War. With hardly any notice, President Lincoln gave him command to chase General Lee into Pennsylvania. Lincoln replaced Hooker with Meade and gave him the difficult task of defeating perhaps the best general in the US Civil War, that being General Robert E. Lee.Meade's clear defeat of Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg, saved the Unions neck in a manner of speaking. No historian has ventured to suggest any other Union general, including Sherman or Grant that could have beat Lee at Gettysburg. Lincoln's critique of Meade, was unfair. Lincoln as example did not critique either generals Sherman or Grant, despite their own failures and mistakes.
What was Robert E Lee's tactical plans for the Battle of Gettysburg?
Although General Robert E. Lee did not write his war memoirs, many of his commanders kept notes on what Lee's plans were in any given situation. Based on notes taken by Confederate General Isaac Trimble, Lee tactical plans paraphrased consisted of attacking the enemy as it advanced with an overwhelming concentration of force. This was contingent on when he found out what road Meade's army was advancing on. Lee believed this would surprise Meade and beat each unit Lee's forces came upon, destroying Union regiments in detail. He believed this would cause a panic and with Meade being the new commander of the Army of the Potomac, this tactic would be a success. But once again the crucial element was to find Meade's army.
What would have happened if Union General George Meade had counter attacked at Gettysburg on July 4 1863?
It's all speculation, but one possible scenario: Lee swings east, sending Hill's Corps toward Washington, followed by Ewell's Corps, leaving Longstreet's Corps to collect prisoners and then to act as rear guard against any action by the Army of the Potomac. Hill's Corps and Ewell's Corps take Washington, capturing many government officials, including Lincoln. The US sues for peace, and a separate country is recognized. This could easily have happened - if Meade had been decisively defeated. The Battle of Gettysburg was that important.
Was any special planning or preparation made for the battle of Gettysburg?
Yes, there was special planning and preparation made for the Battle of Gettysburg. Both the Union and Confederate armies had specific strategies and objectives in mind. The Confederate General Robert E. Lee planned to invade the North, while the Union General George Meade aimed to defend key positions and prevent a Confederate victory. Both sides engaged in reconnaissance and strategic positioning of troops, laying the groundwork for the battle that would unfold at Gettysburg.
Did George Washington have any teenage friends?
no, george washington did not have any teenage friends.
Was George Meade commander of Union Armies at any point in time?
He was not General-in-Chief - that was Ulysses Grant. Meade had the distinction of defeating Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg, and then commanding the Army of the Potomac for the rest of the war. During that long interval, he was closely shadowed by Grant, who travelled alongside Meade's army in a mobile HQ. At Appomattox, Lee surrendered to Grant - as one General-in-Chief surrendering to another. Some said that he should have surrendered to Meade, as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia surrendering to the commander of the Army of the Potomac.
What did Union Major General George Mead accomplish in the US Civil War?
Major General George G. Meade is perhaps the most underrated general from both sides during the US Civil War. With hardly any notice, President Lincoln gave him command to chase General Lee into Pennsylvania. Lincoln replaced Hooker with Meade and gave him the difficult task of defeating perhaps the best general in the US Civil War, that being General Robert E. Lee.Meade's clear defeat of Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg, saved the Unions neck in a manner of speaking. No historian has ventured to suggest any other Union general, including Sherman or Grant that could have beat Lee at Gettysburg. Lincoln's critique of Meade, was unfair. Lincoln as example did not critique either generals Sherman or Grant, despite their own failures and mistakes.
Was St. George related to any other saints?
We know little about George, including any friends or relatives he might have had.
Did Donna meade dean have any children?
no
Who were George Washington's friends from school?
George Washington was home schooled. There may have been a school of sorts on his plantation, but his school-age friends are not known if he had any.
What describes the military talents of Union Major General George Mead?
General George G. Meade was placed in command of the Army of the Potomac and was asked to catch up to and defeat one of the best generals ever to come out of the USMA, West Point. He took over from a fired general, Hooker, and did become the victor. Yes he had more troops and Lee made errors. Meade took advantage of what he was given. He is perhaps the most underrated general Lincoln ever had. It is not unfair to consider how US Grant would have handled Gettysburg. Certainly, how would he have done any better? Grant was rarely undermanned in troops. The fact is that the navy gunboats and General Buell saved Grant at Shiloh. Halleck wanted Grant fired. There is a strong case to be made that Sherman would have been a better general in chief.
Was George Washington disappointed when he died?
George Washington has not graced any generation with a message from beyond. (I wonder if he was buried in his General's hat?)
How many children does robin meade have?
Robin Meade doesn't have any children. She is the news anchor on a morning show on Turner's network HLN. She was a former Miss Ohio.
Who forced General Lee to surrender ending the war?
Do you mean who was the opposing General? Or do you mean which of his own Generals talked him into surrendering? The Union commander was U.S. Grant, although technically that army was commanded by George Meade, Grant being General-in-Chief. Lee's men were barefoot, starving and deserting in large numbers. Most commanders would have surrendered well before that point. He simply gathered his Generals around him and asked if any of them thought it was possible to go on. They said it wasn't.
Did Leontyne have any siblings?
Yes, she has a brother, Brigadier General George B. Price, who became her manager in 1985.
What was Robert E Lee's tactical plans for the Battle of Gettysburg?
Although General Robert E. Lee did not write his war memoirs, many of his commanders kept notes on what Lee's plans were in any given situation. Based on notes taken by Confederate General Isaac Trimble, Lee tactical plans paraphrased consisted of attacking the enemy as it advanced with an overwhelming concentration of force. This was contingent on when he found out what road Meade's army was advancing on. Lee believed this would surprise Meade and beat each unit Lee's forces came upon, destroying Union regiments in detail. He believed this would cause a panic and with Meade being the new commander of the Army of the Potomac, this tactic would be a success. But once again the crucial element was to find Meade's army.
