1 jul 1863 ano - Battle of Gettysburg

Descrição:

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, was a pivotal engagement of the American Civil War, marking the turning point in favor of the Union by halting General Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the North. This battle, which resulted in one of the highest casualty rates of the war, was followed by President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, which redefined the purpose of the war and affirmed the principles of human equality and national unity.