Gettysburg

By Kendall Mezzo

  • 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.

  • 50,000 soldiers were involved and about 15,500 were either killed, wounded captured, or missing.

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    Gettysburg Battle

  • Union defended range of hills south of Gettysburg with 90,000 soldiers.

  • Confederates had 70,000 soldiers wrapped around the Union.

  • By the end of the day, Union still had strong places.

  • 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.

  • 12,000 Confederates attacked but the attack was repeled by a Union rifle and artillery fire, this was a big loss for Confederates.

    12,000 Confederates attacked but the attack was repeled by a Union rifle and artillery fire, this was a big loss for Confederates.

  • Lee and his army retreated back to Virginia.

  • 51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured during the 3-day battle.

  • Union wins the battle!

  • The fighting continued on Culp's Hill, and battles went on in east and south.