Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, was a pivotal conflict during the American Civil War between Union and Confederate forces. It took place in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and is considered a turning point in the war. The Union Army, led by General George Meade, repelled attacks from Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. The battle resulted in significant casualties, with about 51,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing. The Union's victory ended Lee's invasion of the North and boosted Northern morale, influencing the war's outcome.