Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1, 1863 to July 3, 1863. This battle was fought by the Union and Confederate soldiers in and around Gettysburg. Gen. Robert E. Lee got his army into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and waited for General George G. Meade’s soldiers to approach. The early Union success faltered as the Confederates pushed against the Iron Brigade and exploited a weak Federal line at Barlow’s Knoll. The following day Lee striked the Union’s left flank thus leading to a battle at Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, the Wheatfield, Peach Orchard, Culp’s Hill and East Cemetery Hill. The Confederates captured Devil’s Den and Peach Orchard but failed to get rid of the Union defenders. On the Union
