General George Meade had many accomplishments during wartime. First of all, he defeated General Lee at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Why would not General Meade crush General Lee at this battle and end the war there? Facts say that heavy fog and rain forced Meade to stop. Likewise, on June 1, !863 a surprise encounter forced his troops into the Battle of Gettysburg, the greatest battle on American soil. This battle came about when General Lee's army needed shoes. The two forces met here on accident and fought to a victory for the North. Lee acknowledged his defeat and retreated to Virginia. Not only di

General George Meade accomplished much during wartime. Most people do not know that Meade defeated Lee at the Second Battle of Bull Run . Some people even know that the North won that battle. Everyone knows what the Second Battle of Bull Run is but who was the general?