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Battle of the Bulge--- about 81,000 casulties but on American soil, Gettysburg---51,000 casulties on both sides.
They were dedicating the Gettysburg Cemetery at the place where all the soldiers from both sides had died at the battle of Gettysburg
The Union (North) won the battle over the Confederacy (South), about 7,500 soldiers were killed from both sides of the armies, and the site of the battle is where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.
The Battle of Gettysburg was called as such by both sides in the American Civil War. The battle took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, and resulted in a Union victory.
The artillery batteries on both sides of the US Civil War suffered less casualties then either the infantries or cavalries. At the Battle of Gettysburg, the Union lost about 10% of its cannons, while the South's losses were about 13%.
Battle of the Bulge--- about 81,000 casulties but on American soil, Gettysburg---51,000 casulties on both sides.
They were dedicating the Gettysburg Cemetery at the place where all the soldiers from both sides had died at the battle of Gettysburg
No, it was accidental. It began as a Battle of Encounter, both sides catching the other off guard.
No. The majority of soldiers from the two opposing sides were both the same race. In fact, members of some families fought on both sides.
For the Union, Maj. Gen. George MeadeFor the Confederates, Gen. Robert E. Lee
Other than the massive casualties absorbed by the armies of both sides, the saddest thing was the death of Jennie Wade. She would be the only civilian casualty of the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Union (North) won the battle over the Confederacy (South), about 7,500 soldiers were killed from both sides of the armies, and the site of the battle is where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.
The Union wore blue. The Confederates wore grey. Both sides wore wool, with cotton shirts.
The Battle of Gettysburg. Around 50,000 casualities on both sides...and since they were all Americans..it's a huge tally.
The Battle of Gettysburg was called as such by both sides in the American Civil War. The battle took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, and resulted in a Union victory.
The artillery batteries on both sides of the US Civil War suffered less casualties then either the infantries or cavalries. At the Battle of Gettysburg, the Union lost about 10% of its cannons, while the South's losses were about 13%.
The Battle of Chancellorsville resulted in a Confederate victory, but casualties on both sides were heavy. Also, Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson was mortally wounded in this battle.