Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".
Battle of Gettysburg - Wikipedia
In the Battle of Gettysburg, Union Major General George Meade 's Army of the Potomac defeated attacks by Confederate General Robert E. Lee 's Army of Northern Virginia, halting Lee's invasion of the North and forcing his retreat. [fn 1][16]
Battle of Gettysburg: Summary, Facts & Casualties | HISTORY
2009年10月29日 · The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. After a great victory over Union forces at...
Gettysburg Battle Facts and Summary - American Battlefield Trust
Forces collided at the crossroads town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from July 1-3, 1863. It resulted in an estimated 51,000 casualties on both sides, the bloodiest single battle of the entire war.
Visit Gettysburg, PA - The Gettysburg PA Welcome Center
In Gettysburg, you can eat authentic Civil War era foods, sleep in a restored historic inn, and discover over 25 museums and resort attractions — some unlike any in the world. Come see all that Gettysburg has to offer – and rekindle your patriotism at the same time!
Battle of Gettysburg | Summary, History, Dates, Generals, …
2024年11月18日 · Battle of Gettysburg, major engagement in the American Civil War that was fought southwest of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and was a crushing Southern defeat. The three-day conflict involved more than 71,000 Confederate troops commanded by General Robert E. Lee and nearly 94,000 Union troops under General George Meade.
Plan Your Visit - Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S.
2023年5月24日 · Operating hours, fees & passes, permits & reservations, and pet information. How to get to the park and transportation within the park. Picnicking and Lodging within the park. The Visitor Center, McMillan Woods Campground, David Wills House, and the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Ranger programs, living history programs, and horseback riding.
Gettysburg Battlefield - Wikipedia
The Gettysburg Battlefield is the area of the July 1–3, 1863, military engagements of the Battle of Gettysburg in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Locations of military engagements extend from the 4-acre (1.6 ha) site of the first shot [G 1] at Knoxlyn Ridge [1] on the west of the borough, to East Cavalry Field on the east.
Gettysburg Overview - Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S.
Approaching Gettysburg from the south was a division of cavalry from the Army of the Potomac, under the command of Brig. Gen. John Buford (USV). The time and place were now set for the largest battle of the American Civil War.
History & Culture - Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S.
2023年8月23日 · The story of the Battle of Gettysburg, dedication of the national cemetery, and history of the armies that fought here.