The Battle of Gettysburg

July 4, 1863

The Battle of Gettysburg
Robert E. Lee led his army to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and launched an attack. Lee wanted to weaken the North's appetite for war so that the Confederacy has a greater chance to win. George Gordon Meade of the Union kept his army in between Lee's army and DC. They met North West of Gettysburg and John Buford attempted to slow down the Confederacy.

On the second of July, Robert E. Lee launched a heavy assault on the Union's left flank. There was fierce fighting. On the third day of the battle, the Confederates charged against the center of the Union line. It was driven back by the Union. Lee retreated back to Virginia.