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Lee rushed 25,000 men to the scene and Union had less than 20,000.
Lee rushed 25,000 men to the scene and Union had less than 20,000 -
30,000 Confederate soldiers defeated 20,000 Yankee soldiers.
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50,000 soldiers were involved and about 15,500 were either killed, wounded captured, or missing.
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Gettysburg Battle
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Union defended range of hills south of Gettysburg with 90,000 soldiers.
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Confederates had 70,000 soldiers wrapped around the Union.
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By the end of the day, Union still had strong places.
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In the afternoon, Lee violently attacked the Unions left side and fighting began. This fighting took place at Devil's Den, Little Round Top, Wheatfield, Peach Orchard, and Cemetery Ridge.
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12,000 Confederates attacked but the attack was repeled by a Union rifle and artillery fire, this was a big loss for Confederates.
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Lee and his army retreated back to Virginia.
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51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured during the 3-day battle.
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Union wins the battle!
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The fighting continued on Culp's Hill, and battles went on in east and south.
