The Generals:
Leading the Confederates was General Robert E. Lee. Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, and during Gettysburg he led his men to a victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville. In the beginning, Robert E. Lee served as a military officer in the army, he was a west point commander and was the general of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
George G. Meade led the Union Army. During the battle of Gettysburg, although still new to the command of his army, and suffering great losses of such leaders as John Reynolds, Meade was able to both hold off Lee’s attacks and finally smash the Confederate army on the third day.
George G. Meade led the Union Army. During the battle of Gettysburg, although still new to the command of his army, and suffering great losses of such leaders as John Reynolds, Meade was able to both hold off Lee’s attacks and finally smash the Confederate army on the third day.