Question

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a great victory for the North?

Answer 1

The Union victory at Gettysburg was a pivotal turning point in the Civil War, erasing the Confederate's chance for a quick strike victory in the north. Following the victory against Union forces in the Battle of Chancellorsville, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee decided upon a second invasion of the North

Answer 2

The Battle of Gettysburg, often considered the war's turning point, caused the Confederate Army to retreat following a bold campaign that had the Confederates advancing further north than they had ventured previously in the war.