Important American Battles

Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg is considered the turning point in the Civil War. The battle ended General Lee's advancement into the North and put him on the defensive and eventually led to the North winning the war. The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in the most casualties and fatalities of any other Civil War battle.

Dates July 1-3, 1863
Location Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Casualties 27,224
Fatalities 7863