Which campaign did Meade fight in before Gettysburg?
Peninsula Campaign
Richmond Campaign
Atlanta Campaign
Valley Campaign
Answer
Meade fought in the Peninsula Campaign under General McClellan in the spring of 1862 before Gettysburg. The campaign aimed to capture Richmond, the Confederate capital, by advancing up the Virginia Peninsula between the York and James Rivers. However, despite initial successes, the Union forces faced difficulties, including poor coordination and Confederate resistance, leading to a stalemate and eventual withdrawal.
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