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Day 3: Confederates attack Culps Hill. Marking a turning point, this battle ended with a Union victory, but both sides suffered heavy losses

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1863 Attack Confederates Ended Gettysburg Heavy Losses Marking Point Sides Suffered Turning Victory

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This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Gettysburg on the third day, specifically the Confederate assault on Culps Hill. Marking a pivotal turning point in the three-day engagement, this battle ended with a hard-fought Union victory, but both sides suffered heavy losses. The Union army, under the command of Major General George Meade, had managed to hold their ground against the relentless attacks of Confederate General A.P. Hill's corps. The fierce fighting on Culps Hill and neighboring Cemetery Hill prevented the Confederates from outflanking the Union position and potentially changing the outcome of the battle. The scene depicted in this photograph is a snapshot of the brutal realities of war during the American Civil War. Soldiers from both sides are engaged in hand-to-hand combat, with the smoke of gunpowder filling the air and the ground littered with debris and fallen comrades. The historical significance of this event cannot be overstated, as the Battle of Gettysburg is considered a turning point in the war, with the Union emerging as the stronger force. This image, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, and remains a significant event in American history. The Union victory at Gettysburg bolstered morale and provided a much-needed boost to the Union cause, ultimately leading to the eventual defeat of the Confederacy.

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