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Today in History: Union Army Defeats Confederates at Gettysburg

7/3/2025

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On July 3, 1863, the Union Army decisively defeated Confederate forces at the Battle of Gettysburg, marking a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War. This three-day battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties and halted General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North, ultimately preserving the Union and shaping the war's outcome.

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On July 3, 1863, the Union Army decisively defeated Confederate forces at the Battle of Gettysburg, marking a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War. This three-day battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties and halted General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North, ultimately preserving the Union and shaping the war's outcome.