The+Battle+of+Gettysburg

=**THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG** = = =

What were some of the key events in the Battle of Gettysburg at Gettysburg, Pa?

Which side was the winning side in the Battle of Gettysburg, Union or Confederates?



Known as the largest and most bloody battle of the entire Civil War, The Battle of Gettysburg was truly the turning point for the Union cause. The battle, running from July 1-3, 1863 marked the northernmost point of the Confederate invasion of the North. The death toll was extremely high with one third out of approximately 155,000 men killed or wounded. General Robert E. Lee, head of the Southern Army, Split his 72,000+ men into three corps lead by General James Longstreet, Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell, and Lieutenant General A.P. Hill. The cavalry was lead by Major General J.E.B. Staurt. On July 1, Hill got caught in battle with Nearly 3000 Union Cavalry On an attempt to get into town.Major General John F. Reynold brought in his 10,000 men as reinforcements, and at the same time, Major General George Meade move his men forward.The Union soldiers were soon force back through town and up onto Cemetery Ridge where they held there ground.Ewell, deciding to not engage on Cemetery Ridge waited below allowing the Union to slip away to Little Round Top.

The next day, on July 2, no one knew what was to come for either side. The battle on this day would be over the greatest spot in the entire battle field, The Peach Orchard. On top of the Peach Orchard, they would have been able to see for mile in any direction.With down hill advantage, the Union was able to hold ground on Little Round Top and the Peach Orchard, giving them double the advantage

On the final day of battle at Gettysburg, Lee's best man, Major General George E. Pickett had finally arrived. Lining his men up parallel to the Union forces, who were now occupying Culp's Hill, began to march across the field waving flags almost in a parade like manner. When they came close the Union unleashed a storm on the approaching troops, but they were too far for guns and too close for artillery. Pickett's men began to fire upon the Union troops but were soon driven back across the fields and eventually across the Potomac River. This attack will forever Be Known as Pickett's Charge.

Several Months later, on November 19, Abraham Lincoln gave the most famous word ever spoken at the dedication of The Gettysburg National Cemetery and Battle Field. There is more involved with the Battle of Gettysburg, but these are the most incredible parts of it. Gettysburg will forever be known as the turning point of the Civil War for the North.


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The Gettysburg Address

An Inside Look At the Battle of Gettysburg

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