When did the Battle of Gettysburg take place?
The Battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1 to the 3rd of July 1863. The fighting began at 7:30 a.m. on the 1st of July and concluded with Lee's retreat starting after sunset on the 3rd of July.
Questions about Battle of Gettysburg
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the Union forces during the Battle of Gettysburg?
Major General George Gordon Meade commanded the Union Army of the Potomac during the battle. He replaced Major General Joseph Hooker on June 28, just days before the engagement began.
What were the total casualties for both armies in the Battle of Gettysburg?
The two armies suffered between 46,000 and 51,000 casualties during the three-day battle. Union casualties totaled 23,055 including 3,155 killed, 14,531 wounded, and 5,369 captured or missing.
Where was the high-water mark of the Confederacy located during the Battle of Gettysburg?
The farthest advance by Lewis A. Armistead's brigade is referred to as the high-water mark of the Confederacy. This location occurred near a jog called The Angle in a low stone fence just north of Copse of Trees on Cemetery Ridge.
How many civilians died during the Battle of Gettysburg?
Only one documented civilian death occurred: Ginnie Wade, who was twenty years old when she was hit by a stray bullet passing through her kitchen while making bread. Another notable civilian casualty was John L. Burns, a sixty-nine-year-old War of 1812 veteran who survived numerous wounds until 1872.