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Battle of Gettysburg
1863 CE · Pennsylvania, USA
Quick Facts
- Year
- 1863 CE
- Location
- Pennsylvania, USA
- Era
- 🦅 American Wars
- Difficulty
- easy

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.
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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.