The Federal Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia return to their respective camps, as George G. Meade waits to be removed from command.
Tag: George G. Meade
Meade Risks Personal Ruin
George G. Meade’s Federal Army of the Potomac ends its short-lived campaign in northern Virginia before it ever truly begins.
Northern Virginia: Federals Approach Mine Run
George G. Meade tries launching one more offensive before winter, leading his Federal Army of the Potomac against General Robert E. Lee’s formidable Confederate defenses along Mine Run in Virginia.
A Plan Promising Brilliant Success
George G. Meade, after learning that his Federal Army of the Potomac heavily outnumbers Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, looks to launch another offensive in northern Virginia.
The Postponement of a Question to be Decided
Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia returns to the south side of the Rapidan River, settling into the defensive positions they had left when they began moving against the Federals in October.
The Rappahannock Station Engagement
Elements of the Federal Army of the Potomac try crossing the Rappahannock River, while Robert E. Lee’s Confederates are determined to stop them.