Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the Civil war not only because the Union forces won but the effects they had. The Battle of Gettysburg was the war when General Lee planned to advance into northern territory to make the north feel weak. According to Document B, both sides had horrific casualties. But the casualties were only half of it. Even though both had almost the same amount of hurt and dead they had different amount of soldiers in the beginning. The Union forces had…

The most important battle during the Civil War was the Battle of Gettysburg. While the first encounter leading this battle was in Chancellorsville which was easily dominated by the South in eventually led the Southern troops to Northern Virginia to this famous battle. This was a battle that took place over three days in the small Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Led by General George Gordon Meade the Battle of Gettysburg was turning point of the civil war, which successfully…

The South’s Loss at Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg is considered the bloodiest of all battles, but it was the most important battle of the Civil War. The battle spanned three days, with fighting occurring from July 1, 1863, until July 3, 1863. Confederate General Robert E. Lee made the decision to take the offensive side and led an army of 60,000 rebel soldiers to the North. General Lee believed that advantage could be created by taking control of important military posts of the North…

Did you know the Battle of Gettysburg was the biggest battle ever fought in North America? There were 160,000 men that fought in the battle. The Union Army was led by Major General Gordon Meade and had 85,000 men. The Confederate Army was led by General Robert Lee and had 75,000. men. The battle occurred the first three days in July of 1863. This was General Lee and the Confederate Army’s second attack in the North. General Lee led the Confederate Army to the North to fight to pressure…

The battle of Gettysburg lasted for 3 days July 1­3, 1863. In and around the town of Gettysburg and Pennsylvania,but the Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. It started on July 1,1863 and ended July 3,1863.General Robert E. Lee waited the approach of Union General George G. Meades forces.On July 1, early Union success faltered as the Confederates fault back against the Iron Brigade and exploited a small federal line at Barlos knoll the following day saw Lee strike the…

Army at the battle of Gettysburg? The battle of Gettysburg lasted only three days and it is the battle that decides who would take the upper hand within the war. Confederates made several crucial mistakes that cost them the battle. Many people may believe that General Longstreet is the one who is the reason why the Confederates lost the battle of Gettysburg because his hesitation within the battle. General Lee is the one who which should be blamed for the loss at the battle of Gettysburg. If…

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…

Civil War The Battle of Gettysburg, from http://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_gettysburg.phpAmerican I read about the The battle took place on July 1-3 1863 Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Robert E Lee invaded the north, the north held him off. That was a huge turn around in the war. Robert E Lee lead the south’s army. The north was lead by General George.The battle ended up taking place over three days, the south outnumbered the north and caused them to retire through the town of Gettysburg. On…

What comes to mind when you hear the Battle of Gettysburg? Some might say Pickett’s Charge, Buford’s defense, or Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. However, one of the more important events was Joshua Chamberlain’s defense and bayonet charge on Little Round Top. On July 2nd, 1863, on the far left Union flank, stood Joshua Chamberlain and his 20th Maine. Had the Confederate broke through, they would have outflanked the Union, ultimately winning Gettysburg. Chamberlain defended Little Round Top by…

In the Battle of Gettysburg, according to “The Killer Angels”, the southern generals made far too many mistakes that cost them the victory. In this battle, both sides made frequent mistakes, yet the South’s faults were far more fatal. These faults were the cause of the south’s loss of the battle, and the consequences that followed. The first disastrous mistake made by the South, was their faith in Jeb Stuart. Longstreet and the other generals in the Confederate army relied heavily on Stuart to…