The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant conflict during the American Civil War, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863. It took place in and around the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This battle marked a turning point in the war, as the Union forces, led by General George Meade, successfully defended against the invading Confederate army under General Robert E. Lee. The Union victory ended Lee's attempt to invade the North. The battle was one of the bloodiest in American history, with around 51,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing. It also included famous events like Pickett's Charge, where Confederate troops made a desperate assault on the Union center. The aftermath of the **Battle