The Battle of Gettysburg: Key Facts and Outcome (July 1-3, 1863)

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The Battle of Gettysburg from July 1-3, 1863, was a pivotal conflict in the American Civil War, resulting in approximately 51,112 casualties including killed, wounded, missing, or captured. Confederate forces converged on the town, pushing Union troops to Cemetery Hill. On July 3, after fierce fighting, including the infamous Pickett-Pettigrew assault, the Confederates were repelled despite breaching the Union lines temporarily. By July 4, General Lee began withdrawing his forces to Williamsport, marking a significant Union victory that turned the tide of the war.

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The Battle of Gettysburg: Key Facts and Outcome (July 1-3, 1863)

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Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863

Facts • July 1-3, 1863 51,112 individuals were being killed, wounded, missing or captured. • Confederate soldiers converged the town from west and north, driving the union troops too cemetery hill. • July 3rd Confederates were driven from there hold on Culps Hill. • Lee attatcked the Union center on Cemetery Ridge. • The Pickett Pettigrew assault pierced the inion line but was driven back with server casualties. • July 4th lee began to withdraw his troops to Williamsport on the Potomac River.
Outcome • Union Victory
SOURCES • WWW.CIVILWAR.ORG