Why was the battle of gettysburg was so important for the north and the south during the civil war?

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Chana Griffith

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9 April, 05:53

Why was the battle of gettysburg was so important for the north and the south during the civil war?

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Jorden Colon · Answer 1

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in July 1863, was a Union victory that stopped Confederate General Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the North. More than 50,000 men fell as casualties during the 3-day battle, making it the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War