"The Gettysburg Campaign"

The Gettysburg Campaign was a significant Confederate military effort during the American Civil War in mid-1863, aiming to invade Northern states, particularly Pennsylvania, to threaten northern cities and sway public opinion. Led by General Robert E. Lee, Confederate forces moved into Pennsylvania, culminating in the Battle of Gettysburg—a three-day fight involving tens of thousands of soldiers. The Union army, under General George Meade, successfully resisted the invasion. The campaign ended with a decisive Union victory at Gettysburg, which marked a turning point in the war, diminishing Confederate hopes of gaining foreign support and bolstering Union morale.