7. Battle of Gettysburg (1863)
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, was the largest battle of the American Civil War, involving approximately 165,000 soldiers. The Union Army, commanded by Major General George G. Meade, successfully repelled the Confederate Army’s invasion led by General Robert E. Lee. The battle resulted in over 50,000 combined casualties, making it the bloodiest battle of the war (historynet.com). The Union victory halted Lee’s advance into the North and is often cited as the war’s turning point. This outcome preserved the Union and influenced the future course of American democracy.
