The Battle of Gettysburg

Explore the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, spanning three days of fighting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union victory at Gettysburg marked the beginning of the end of the Confederacy. Consider two men: Robert E. Lee and Abraham Lincoln. What motivated them? How did their decisions lead to the battle in that small town in Pennsylvania? What decisions led to the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans, nearly as many as American casualties as in Vietnam? Learn about the disobedience, courage, and miscalculations that culminated in this crucial battle for the soul of this country.