Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal conflict in the American Civil War, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It involved the Union Army, led by General George G. Meade, and the Confederate Army, commanded by General Robert E. Lee. This battle marked a turning point in the war, as the Union victory halted Lee's invasion of the North. It resulted in heavy casualties and underscored the war’s brutal nature. The battle is often commemorated for President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which emphasized national unity and the principles of liberty and equality.