Battle of Gettysburg
1863 CE · Pennsylvania, USA
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in 1863 CE in Pennsylvania, USA between United States (Union) vs the Confederate States; decisive Union victory and the turning point of the American Civil War.
Battle of Gettysburg: quick facts
- Date
- 1863 CE
- Location
- Pennsylvania, USA
- Belligerents
- United States (Union) vs the Confederate States
- Commanders
- George G. Meade vs Robert E. Lee
- Result
- decisive Union victory and the turning point of the American Civil War.
- Casualties
- about 51,000 killed, wounded, captured or missing across both armies over three days
- Era
- 🦅 American Wars
- Quiz difficulty
- easy
What happened at the Battle of Gettysburg?
Fought over three days in July 1863, Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War with over 50,000 casualties. The failed Confederate assault known as Pickett's Charge marked the 'high water mark' of the Confederacy. President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered at the battlefield's dedication, became one of the most famous speeches in American history.
Did you know?
During Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, Confederate General Lewis Armistead placed his hat on his sword tip to rally his men as they crossed the stone wall. He was mortally wounded moments later.
Sources and further reading
- Battle of Gettysburg on Wikipedia for the full account, historiography and primary sources.
- How BattleGuess compiles and checks battle facts: see the About page.
Entry last reviewed 26 September 2026.