How long was the Battle of Gettysburg?

Answer 1

A general timeline for the Battle of Gettysburg is as follows: On June 3, 1863, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia moves north on its latest invasion of the North. The Union Army of the Potomac follows cautiously to the east. On July 1, 1863, leading Confederate troops, moving eastward, approach the small town of Gettysburg; there, they are initially stopped by a small force of determined Union defenders, yet by the end of the day the Confederates have pushed back the defenders and gained the town. On July 2, 1863, General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Southern force, decides to follow up the first day's victory with attacks farther south; these are repulsed by Union defenders. On July 3, 1863, General Lee again chooses to attack, this time against the center of the Union line. In what became known as Pickett's charge, the Confederates advance courageously but are thoroughly defeated. The entire Confederate army begins to retrace its steps west and south. The Union force cautiously shadows it.

Answer 2

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought over three days, from July 1 to July 3, 1863.

Answer 3

The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1, 1863 and didn't end until July 3, 1863. There were over 46,000 killed and injured, the largest numbers for the whole Civil War.

Answer 4

It was from July 1 to 3, 1863. So, July 1 is the first day, July 2 is the second, and # is the third. It was a pretty gruesome battle, even though it lasted only three days.