The Battle of Gettysburg, in July 1863, was a critical battle in the Civil War. Robert E. Lee moved his army into the North. He knew there was more food available in the North than in the war-torn regions of the South. General Lee also believed that if the South could win at Gettysburg, it might lead to a peace treaty ending the Civil War, allowing the Confederacy to continue to exist as an independent...
The Battle of Gettysburg, in July 1863, was a critical battle in the Civil War. Robert E. Lee moved his army into the North. He knew there was more food available in the North than in the war-torn regions of the South. General Lee also believed that if the South could win at Gettysburg, it might lead to a peace treaty ending the Civil War, allowing the Confederacy to continue to exist as an independent country.
The Battle of Gettysburg lasted three days. There were many casualties on both sides. After Pickett’s Charge failed, the South was forced to retreat. General Lee lost about 33% of his army in the Battle of Gettysburg. This battle crippled the South. General Lee offered his resignation, which was rejected. However, as a result of this defeat, coupled with the defeat at Vicksburg the next day, the South and its army had no real chance of winning the Civil War.
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