The Battle of Gettysburg (locally / ˈɡɛtɪsbɜːrɡ / ⓘ) [14] (July 1–3, 1863) was fought in the American Civil War between the Union and Confederate armies in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Dec 5, 2025 · Battle of Gettysburg, (July 1–3, 1863), major engagement in the American Civil War, fought 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, that was a crushing Southern defeat.

In the summer of 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee launched his second invasion of the Northern states. Forces collided at the crossroads town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from July 1-3, 1863.

Sep 9, 2025 · In the spring of 1863, the Confederacy found itself in a situation that called for action. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, had defeated the …

Jul 1, 2025 · The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America from July 1–3, 1863. The fierce battle ended in a Union victory and …

But General George Meade, now in command of the Army of the Potomac, met him at Gettysburg with 88,000 men on July 1, 1863. Meade’s forces occupied the high ground.

Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg is one of the most famous events of the American Civil War (1861–65). It took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania . Gettysburg is …

The Gettysburg campaign was a military invasion of Pennsylvania by the main Confederate army under General Robert E. Lee in summer 1863. It was the first time during the war the Confederate Army …

The Battle of Gettysburg In July of 1863, General Robert E. Lee’s Army Of Northern Virginia of 75,000 men and the 97,000 man Union Army Of The Potomac under General George G. Meade met, by …

Oct 29, 2009 · The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War.