Battle of Gettysburg Timeline of Events

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Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg , was fought July 1–3, 1863, in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The battle with the largest number of casualties in the American Civil War, it is often described as the war's turning point. Union Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade's Army of the Potomac defeated attacks by Confederate Gen. Robert E...

Timeline of Events

1863

7.1.1863

American Civil War: the Battle of Gettysburg begins.

7.3.1863

American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge.

8.8.1863

American Civil War: following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt).