AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FACTS

The Battle of Gettysburg Facts

Gettysburg Battlefield Monuments
Monuments at Gettysburg Battlefield

Introduction - Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg is considered the turning point of the American Civil War. It involved three bloody days of fighting in extremely hot weather in and around the small town of Gettysburg Pennsylvania. On this page we will list many interesting facts about the Battle of Gettysburg including information on the dates of the battle, who the generals and other leaders were, what caused the battle, and how the battle affected the War Between the States.

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Basic Facts about the Battle of Gettysburg

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