Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?
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The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in the largest number of deaths, on sides of both the Union and Confederate forces. It included the largest number of deaths, among Generals. Though the Union forces were victorious in the end, it was seen as a turning point in the Civil War, because of the bloodshed and large number of casualties. President Abraham Lincoln exhorted for unity among States, in his famous Gettysburg speech.
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in 1863, for three days from July 1 – 3.
The Gettysburg Battle is considered as the point of turn in the War of the Civils because of the final boost applied by the General Robert E. Lee for the invasion of the north.
Explanation:
The invasion of North as planned by the General was short envisioned as he wanted to pressurize the confederacy of north to negotiate on ceasing the war but Lincoln made General Meade up against him which hold the ground for long known as Charge of Pickett.