MG George Gordon Meade: The Man Who Saved the Union
About this episode
This episode explores the life and legacy of Major General George Gordon Meade, focusing on his command during the Battle of Gettysburg and the challenges he faced thereafter.
ABC:LHS #088-1 Major General George Gordon Meade... ...took command of the Army of the Potomac with almost no warning and promptly led it to victory at Gettysburg. But instead of being remembered simply as the general who stopped Robert E. Lee, he spent much of his life defending what he did next. This is the story of Meade’s command, his caution, and his contested legacy.
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