17 h 2 m, 1 jul 1863 ano - Battle of Gettysburg
July 1-3, 1863
Descrição:
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
Outcome: Union victory, estimated casualties – 51,000 total (23,000 Union; 28,000 CSA)
Significance:
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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