jul 1, 1863 - Battle of Gettysburg (PA) July 1st-3rd, 1863 Union Gen: Meade Confederate Gen: Lee Union won Most important Civil War battle. Lee clashed with Meade at Gettysburg. After day of fighting Lee ordered "Picket's Charge" on Cemetary Ridge. Failed to fight the off, Lee forced to retreat to VA. Changed tide of war towards Union.
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