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What is the signifcance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It had the highest casualties of any battle in the war.
Does the battle of Gettysburg have any significance for the north or south?
yes
Why was the Battle at Gettysburg considered total war?
The Battle of Gettysburg was a three day battle. It forced Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia to retreat back to Virginia. It was not "total war" in any military concept of such terms.
Were there any citizens of Gettysburg that died because of the battle?
yes her name was marya
Did any civilians join in the Battle of Gettysburg?
John Burns, a 69 year old non combat veteran of the War of 1812 fought with men of the famed Iron Brigade on July 1, 1863. There is a monument standing on the Gettysburg National Battlefield in his honor. See the link below.
Who was the winner of the Gettysburg?
What you call "the Gettysburg" as actually called "the battle of Gettysburg". The Union (the Federal government) "won" the battle and it was more importantly a political victory and regarded as the beginning of the end for the southern cause. An enormous number of soldiers died in the battle and still the numbers rank near the top of the number of casualties in any battle or war fought by Americans.
Who was the winners of the Gettysburg?
What you call "the Gettysburg" as actually called "the battle of Gettysburg". The Union (the Federal government) "won" the battle and it was more importantly a political victory and regarded as the beginning of the end for the southern cause. An enormous number of soldiers died in the battle and still the numbers rank near the top of the number of casualties in any battle or war fought by Americans.
What is the significance of the Gettysburg Address and when did it happen?
I am not sure about the sinifiance of it. But the battle of Gettysburg was a horrendous tragedy. it was one of the worst battles in history. Any way.... the Gettysburg address was given I believe a couple days after the battle. I might be wrong so you might want to google it. Glad I could help!!
What was the main grief of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Perhaps the saddest loss was that of a young Gettysburg resident named Ginnie Wade. She was killed by a stray bullet on July 3rd. Gettysburg left the highest death toll of any battle in the war. The families and loved ones of each dead soldier grieved for his loss.
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg so memorable?
Besides having the highest number of casualties of any battle in the war, Gettysburg dispelled the myth of Lee's invincibility and ended the South's ability to invade he North, swinging the initiative permanently to the Union side, in the East.
Was there any major events in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain's maneuver, and Pickett's Charge would qualify. The battle was a pretty major event in and of itself.
Why was the battle of Shiloh considered a costly for the north?
At the time that Shiloh was fought, it had the highest number of casualties of any battle in American History. It was later surpassed by Antietam and Gettysburg.
