jul 1, 1863 - Battle of Gettysburg
Description:
Bloodiest Battle in US history
Pickets Charge July 3
infantry assault 15,000 Confederates
1 mile of open ground
6,000 < Confederate casualties
end of the battle of Gettysburg
Lee’s last invasion of the north.
Union:
soldiers: 82,289
casualties: 23,049
George G. Meade
Confederate:
soldiers: 75,000
casualties: 28,063
Robert E. Lee
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