The Gettysburg Campaign

The Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most significant and widely studied clashes of the American Civil War, took place over three days in July 1863 as Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia attempted to decisively defeat Union forces led by George Meade. Despite initial successes, Confederate attacks ultimately failed to dislodge the Union army, resulting in a pivotal Union victory and marking a turning point in the war. The battle's historical importance has cemented Gettysburg as a focal point for study, remembrance, and ongoing fascination among Americans.