GDG- Your learned opinon, please!

[James Cameron]

<< I am reading a book that states:
 "Meade fought Gettysburg with great tactical skill.  He placed his men 
well, and he used his reserves properly to bolster threatened places in his 
line.  Nevertheless, he was content  to fight a completely defensive battle. 
He showed no aggressive  spirit.  He launched no counterattacks after he 
repulsed the Confederate assaults.  Like McClellan at Antietam, he was 
satisfied to see the enemy withdraw intact from his front.  He felt that he 
had done something great by holding his ground and forcing Lee out of 
Pennsylvania."

Do you agree with this or not, and if not, why not.  Am interested in your 
learned opinions.
Thank you ahead of time,
Clare  >>

 I think it rather overstates, or at least, casts a bit unfairly, Meade's 
conduct.  And understates Meade's aggressive instincts.

Jim Cameron