Pickett's Charge

Pickett's Charge was a pivotal Confederate attack during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, where about 12,500 soldiers led by General Pickett advanced across open Union lines on Cemetery Ridge. The goal was to break the Union army's position, but it resulted in heavy Confederate casualties due to intense Union artillery and rifle fire. The failed assault marked a turning point, contributing to the Confederacy's defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg. It remains a symbol of bold but ultimately tragic military effort during the Civil War.