The Battle of Gettysburg was fought during the American Civil War from July 1 to July 3, 1863. This pivotal battle took place in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, between the Union forces led by General George Meade and the Confederate army commanded by General Robert E. Lee. The battle is often regarded as a turning point in the war, as it marked the end of Lee's invasion of the North. The Union victory at Gettysburg halted Confederate momentum and boosted Northern morale, leading to significant strategic advantages for the Union in the subsequent phases of the Civil War.