19 nov 1863 año - Battle of Gettysburg

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Confederates were convinced that an invasion and victory in the North would encourage foreign nations to recognize the Confederacy and would support peace movements in the North
General Lee invaded the North and was met by the Union Army at Gettysburg PA
After 3 days of bloody fighting, Lee’s Army retreated in defeat
Outcome: Union victory, estimated casualties – 51,000 total (23,000 Union; 28,000 CSA)

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