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Battle of Gettysburg
Part of the American Civil War
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The battle of Gettysburg, Pa. July 3d., 1863, by Currier and Ives
Date July 1–3, 1863
Location Adams CountyPennsylvania
Result Union victory[1]
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
George G. Meade Robert E. Lee
Strength
93,921[2] 71,699[3]
Casualties and losses
23,055
(3,155 killed
14,531 wounded
5,369 captured/missing)[4]
23,231
(4,708 killed
12,693 wounded
5,830 captured/missing)[5]

Wikipedia contributors. “Battle of Gettysburg.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 8 Mar. 2012. Web. 19 Apr. 2012.

Gettysburg.com

 Detailed information resource for the Battle of Gettysburg, The Gettysburg Address, and the present day National Park.

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