7h 18min, jul 1, 1863 y - 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.
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