BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG

WHEN AND WHERE

• Took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
• July 1-3 1863

ROBERT E. LEE

• General of the Confederation
• Commander of the army of Pomomac

GEORGE G. MEADES

• Was Joseph Hooker's replacement once Lincoln lost confidence in Hooker
• Was the general for the union

DURING THE BATTLE

• 120 generals, 9 killed
• July 3rd fighting moved to Culp's Hill where the union tried to regain land
• 51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing

SIGNIFICANCE

• Costliest war, but not largest
• Turning point of war
• 4 months later Lincoln gave Gettysburg Address speech

ATTACKS

• Culp's Hill for union to regain land
• The Devil's Den- second day of fighting held here. Confederate won here

WHO WON?

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• www.civilwar.org
• www.History.com