The horrendous battle left nearly 50,000 men dead. 3,155 union men killed, 14,329 wounded and 5,365 missing. 3,903 confederates killed, 18,735 wounded and 5,425 missing.
the Confederate elections of 1863 to turn sharply against supporters of Jefferson Davis. Henretta, pg. 426.
Gettysburg
Gettysburg, a three-day battle fought in Pennsylvania.
The first day of the Battle of Gettysburg was WednesdayJuly 1 1863.
Antietam is the deadliest single day battle in the history of the United States. Gettysburg was deadlier but over the span of three days.
Gettysburg
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.
On day three, the greenbacks marched across the open field toward the warrior center.
Gettysburg is remembered most for Confederate General George Picketts charge on day three. Even though the Federals won the battle.
Sounds like Gettysburg - officially counted as a three-day battle.
The major battle of the US Civil War was the Battle of Gettysburg. It was a three day battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. General Meade's Army of the Potomac forces Lee to retreat back to Virginia.
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