Union troops are victorious at Gettysburg. (jul 1, 1863 – jul 3, 1863)
Description:
The Union had won the Battle of Gettysburg. Though the cautious Meade would be criticized for not pursuing the enemy after Gettysburg, the battle was a crushing defeat for the Confederacy. Union casualties in the battle numbered 23,000, while the Confederates had lost some 28,000 men–more than a third of Lee's army.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1863
jul 3, 1863
~ 2 days