How was Meade wounded in the Civil War?
At the Battle of Shiloh
During a training exercise
At the Battle of Glendale
In a duel
Answer
At the Battle of Glendale in the Civil War, General Meade was wounded in the arm by enemy gunfire as he organized a brigade to support the failing Union right flank. The injury was severe and required extensive surgery. Despite his injury, Meade remained on the battlefield, eventually being carried from the field.
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