jul 1, 1863 - Battle of Gettysburg
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After winning a battle but suffering great losses, including Stonewall Jackson, the Confederates planned a last effort to invade the North and gain foreign support or force the Union to negotiate for peace
The Union and Confederacy met at Gettysburg
Deadliest battle of the war
Confederate losses forced Lee to retreat to Virginia and would not recover again
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