Battle of Gettysburg - Battles of Civil War

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The Battle of Gettysburg
51,000 total casualtiesUnion losses: 23,000Confederate losses 28,000
July 1-3, 1863
General George C. Meade
WHO
General Robert E. Lee
WHY
This was one of the most important battles of the Civil War for the North. It marked a turning point for the Civil War.
WHAT
For the North, General George C. Meade, and from the South, General Robert E. Lee
WHERE
After a series of wins in the South, Lee decided to make a second attack on the North. Both sides hoped this would be the final battle of the war.
RESULTS
Over the course of several days, Lee made several attacks, but the North stayed defensively strong. After three days of vicious fighting, Lee retreated. Meade waited too long to attack; Lee’s army was able to escape to Virginia.
Heavy fighting took place on farmland, in a peach orchard, and cemetery located in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The Battle of Gettysburg is considered a Union victory. Heavy losses for the South meant that it could no longer attack the North. A cemetery was built and dedicated by Lincoln four months later.

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