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Can the Guessarium name the Battle of Gettysburg?

Think of Battle of Gettysburg and answer yes or no. The Guessarium closes in, usually in under fifteen questions. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, resulting in a decisive Union victory over Confederate forces during the American Civil War. You'll see play statistics here once real games have been recorded.

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What happened at the Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg took place July 1 to 3, 1863, when Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia clashed with the Union Army of the Potomac, led by General George Meade, in southern Pennsylvania. It was the war's largest and bloodiest battle, with roughly 50,000 combined casualties. Lee's invasion of the North ended in defeat after failed assaults, including Pickett's Charge on the final day, forcing a Confederate retreat. The battle marked a turning point in the Civil War, halting Confederate momentum. Later that year, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the battlefield's dedication as a national cemetery.

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When did Battle of Gettysburg happen?

Battle of Gettysburg is dated to 1863.

What was Battle of Gettysburg?

The Battle of Gettysburg took place July 1 to 3, 1863, when Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia clashed with the Union Army of the Potomac, led by General George Meade, in southern Pennsylvania. It was the war's largest and bloodiest battle, with roughly 50,000 combined casualties. Lee's invasion of the North ended in defeat after failed assaults, including Pickett's Charge on the final day, forcing a Confederate retreat. The battle marked a turning point in the Civil War, halting Confederate momentum. Later that year, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the battlefield's dedication as a national cemetery.

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