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1. George Gordon Meade was born into a Pennsylvanian family of Irish descent. However, he was not born in the U.S. In what European country was he born?
2. His father's business was a failure, so George's family returned to the U.S. and was in a difficult financial situation. That's why young George decided to enter the West Point. Despite good results he was not very fond of pursuing a military career. After fighting in this war he decided to leave the army and become a civil engineer. What war is it?
3. After the Seminole War, Meade tried to pursue a civilian career, but achieved little and was forced to re-enter the Army. Before that, he had got married. What was the name of his wife?
4. Having reentered to the Army, Meade fought in the Mexican-American War and distinguished himself in the Battle of Monterrey. Who commanded the US forces in this battle?
5. When the Civil War began, Meade was quickly promoted from Captain to Brigadier General of Volunteers and helped in constructing the Washington defenses. Then he and his brigade were incorporated in the Army of The Potomac and took part in the Peninsula Campaign. He was severely wounded on one of the Seven Days battles. What was the name of this battle?
6. In the Second Battle of Bull Run, Meade's brigade was assigned to the Army of Virginia. This army took part only in one battle, and, after suffering a heavy defeat, was incorporated into the Army of the Potomac. Who was the Army of Virginia's only commander?
7. In the Maryland Campaign Meade led the Pennsylvania Reserves division and again distinguished himself on the field of battle. Having witnessed his division attack the rebel positions, his corps commander exclaimed: "Look at Meade! Why, with troops like those, led in that way, I can win anything!" Whom did these words belong to?
8. At Fredericksburg Meade's division achieved the only success in the overall disastrous battle for the Army of the Potomac. The Reserves drove the Confederate defenders back but eventually were forced to withdraw because of being unsupported. Which Confederate General mounted the counteroffensive which drove back Meade's troops?
9. After Fredericksburg, Meade was again promoted and took charge of the V Corps. He saw little action during the Battle of Chancellorsville, where the Union forces suffered another defeat from Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jackson. As a result, Hooker, who led the Army of the Potomac in the Chancellorsville campaign, was relieved and Meade took his place. This assignment came as a complete surprise to him, and when the officer entered his tent to wake him and tell him about his promotion, he at first thought that something bad was going to happen. What was his first thought?
10. After the Battle of Gettysburg Lee was forced to withdraw to Virginia. Meade cautiously followed him. Lee decided to launch a counteroffensive, maneuver around the Union army and strike into its flank and rear. However, Meade, remembering that Pope had been beaten in a similar way a year ago, quickly withdrew and set a trap for Lee near a railroad station not far away from Manassas, where two great battles of the war had already been fought. As a result, A.P. Hill's corps was badly mauled by the Union II Corps now led by Warren, and Lee gave up all attempts to bring on a decisive battle with Meade's army. What's the name of this battle?
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