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The battle occurred when Robert E. Lee attempted to circle through Pennsylvania to reach northern farms from which his troops could obtain provisions (the war was exhausting Confederate supplies in Virginia). His plan was to attack cities in the North, even Washington DC, to distract the Union forces engaged in the war.
Once aware of Lee's movements, the Union assembled a reinforced Army of the Potomac under General George Meade to confront the invaders. Gettysburg is due north of Washington DC. Union troops crossed the Potomac to the west and pursued Lee to the north. The battle took place when Lee turned back to the south to engage Meade.
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Was Robert E. Lee overrated?
No, Lee was a competent military commander who effectively employed the Army of Northern Virginia. His only mistake was to allow the Battle of Gettysberg.
What was Abraham Lincoln's speech dedicating a cemetery to honor those who died at the battle of Gettysburg?
Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address at the ceremony to dedicate the military cemetery there.
What is the last word of the gettysberg address?
Earth
Where was the main place for Battle of Gettysburg?
in Gettysberg, Pennsylvania. That's why it's called the battle of Gettysburg.. . . . . . . . . .First of all, it is Where was the Battle of Gettysburg fought? Second, it was fought on west of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1863.- S0L. . . . . . . . . .
Why was the battle of gettysberg a turning point in the war?
It stopped Lee'snvasion of the north. Had Lee won, it would have forced the Union army to attack him in areas near Washington, where he would have positioned his army, and the result would almost certainly have been a disaster for the north.
What year was the Gettysberg Battle in?
The battle was fought in 1863.
Where did the battle of gettysberg happen?
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
What date was the battle of Gettysberg?
July 1863.
What battle did the Union win during The Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysberg
How many people were killed in the battle of gettysberg?
Alot
What did general lee accomplish at the battle of gettysberg?
to WIN!
Where the Battle of Gettysburg take place?
in gettysberg pennyslvania
What happened in the battle of gettysberg?
a lot of people got killed .
When was the battle of gettysberg fought?
July 1st-3rd 1863.
What two armies fought in the battle of Gettysberg?
Th Union and the Confederate
Which Side had more Men before the battle of Gettysberg the Union or Confederacy?
union
What victory split the confederacy in to two?
Vicksburg. It liberated the Mississippi.
