On 1 July 1863, the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg commenced in Pennsylvania, marking a crucial turning point in the American Civil War.
Union forces, led by Major General George G Meade, confronted the advancing Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E Lee.
Over the next three days, intense combat ensued, culminating in a decisive Union victory.
This triumph not only halted Lee's invasion of the North but also significantly bolstered Northern morale, proving to be a major strategic blow to the Confederacy.
The Battle of Gettysburg remains one of the most significant and bloodiest battles in American history, symbolising a crucial shift in the war's momentum.