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, and marked a significant turning point in the war. Union forces, led by General George Meade, engaged Confederate troops under General Robert E. Lee in an intense three-day conflict. The Union's victory ended Lee’s invasion of the North and is often cited as the war's turning point due to the substantial losses suffered by the Confederate Army. The battle also galvanized public support for the Union cause and contributed to President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address.