The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1 to 3, 1863) was fought in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, between the Union Army of the Potomac under George G. Meade and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. Won by the Union, it is widely considered the turning point of the American Civil War. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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LocationGettysburg, Pennsylvania 1 OutcomeUnion victory, widely considered the turning point of the American Civil War. 1 Battle Type
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Union commander, Army of the Potomac.
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Confederate commander, Army of Northern Virginia.
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The Battle of Gettysburg (locally ) (July 1-3, 1863) was fought in the American Civil War between the Union and Confederate armies in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The battle, won by the Union, is widely considered the Civil War's turning point, leading to an ultimate victory of the Union and the preservation of the nation.
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Union victory
- A major set-piece land battle, per the entity's own sourced description.
- Part Of: American Civil War
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