The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between the Union North and the Confederate south for three days in 1863. The battlefield itself, located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, saw one of the highest death tolls in American history and was also the site of a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War—the Union North managing to fight Robert E. Lee’s forces back, halting his efforts to invade the North.

Today, the battlefield is still preserved and open for tourism, with a large selection of guides and resources available in and around the area for history buffs hoping to learn more about this historical landmark. Check out the voice post below for a firsthand account.

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