The Confederates attempted to capture the high ground on the flanks.
Lee commanded the Confederate forces.
General George G. Meade
{| |- | There were numerous failed attacks during Gettysburg. The most famous was Pickett's Charge. Thousands of Confederate troops ran up hill across fields into withering Union fire and were repulsed. |}
Depends on the battle. Each one was different. Gettysburg had 50,000 die in 3 days of battle. Actually, the figures for Gettysburg were: Killed Union 3155 Confederate 3903 Wounded Union 14,529 Confederate 18,735 Missing Union 5365 Confederate 5425
Gettysburg is in southern Pennsylvania.
Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Stallions
Lee. Longstreet. Pickett.
Lee commanded the Confederate forces.
General George G. Meade
{| |- | There were numerous failed attacks during Gettysburg. The most famous was Pickett's Charge. Thousands of Confederate troops ran up hill across fields into withering Union fire and were repulsed. |}
The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) was fought between Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. This battle held the largest number of casualties of the entire war.
Depends on the battle. Each one was different. Gettysburg had 50,000 die in 3 days of battle. Actually, the figures for Gettysburg were: Killed Union 3155 Confederate 3903 Wounded Union 14,529 Confederate 18,735 Missing Union 5365 Confederate 5425
4,708 killed, 12,693 wounded, 5,830 captured/missing
Confederates did not keep accurate records.
Gettysburg is in southern Pennsylvania.