Battle of Gettysburg
1863-07-01Gettysburg, Pennsylvaniahigh importance
The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) was the largest battle ever fought in North America. Over 165,000 soldiers clashed, and roughly 50,000 were killed, wounded, or captured. The Union victory ended Confederate General Lee's invasion of the North and is considered the war's turning point. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered months later at the battlefield, redefined the purpose of the war.
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Deadliest battle of the Civil War
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Turning point, ended Lee's northern invasion
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Lincoln's Gettysburg Address became an iconic statement of democracy