11. The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 was a defining moment in the American Civil War, marking a crucial turning point for the Union forces. Over three days, Union and Confederate armies clashed in what became the war’s bloodiest battle. Union troops, under the leadership of General George Meade, successfully repelled the Confederate advance led by General Robert E. Lee. The Union’s victory ended Lee’s invasion of the North and bolstered Northern morale. This pivotal stand at Gettysburg shifted the momentum of the war, setting the stage for the eventual Union triumph and preservation of the United States.
