jul 1, 1863 - 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.Union victory,estimated casualties-51,000 total (23,000 Union; 28,000 CSA).The turning point in the war; the casualties were so great that the Confederate Army would never again invade the Union territory.
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