BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG

The Beginning

• Before the battle began major cities in the North such as Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington were under threat of attack from Robert E. Lee's confederate army.

Why did it all start?

• It all started when the union and confederate forces collided at Gettysburg, PA.

HOW LONG DID IT LAST?

• The epic battle lasted for three days, July 1-3rd. The result was a union victory.

COMMANDERS AND LEADERS

• George G. Meade
• John F. Reynolds
• Robert E. Lee

HOW DID IT END?

• On the third day of the battle, confederate Robert E. Lee's final attempt on breaking Union lines ends in a failure, brining the battle to an end.

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