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[RollAlabamaRoll]

Today's hero is George Meade, who became commander of the Army of the Potomac at 3 in the morning on June 28, he would protest against this while only being half awake, naming more experienced officers ranking higher than him. He was then told that it was ordered by Lincoln, not requested. Meade would say "I've been tried and condemned without a hearing, and I suppose I shall have to go to execution." a mere 3 days later would Meade see action at the Civil War's bloodiest battle.

 

[Pollaco]

I like that little story about Meade's headquarters flag and Grant's remark. At first glance it kind of resembled the Mexican eagle.