The Battle of Gettysburg was the largest and most significant of the war. Around 160,000 Americans faced each other over a 3 day period. When it was over, more than 50,000 Americans were dead. The Confederate army brought 75,000 men to the battle, losing 28,000 soldiers. The Union Army brought 90,000 soldiers to the battle, losing 23,000.
The Battle of Gettysburg, although not the end of the war, is known as the turning point of the Civil War. It was at this time that the Confederate forces were forced to give up their plan to move the war further north.
The Battle of Gettysburg took place over three days in July 1863. The war did not end until 1865.
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