The outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, was a decisive victory for the Union forces during the American Civil War. This battle is often considered the turning point of the war due to its significant impact on Confederate morale and military strength. General George Meade's Army of the Potomac successfully repelled General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army, marking the first major defeat of Lee's invasion of the North. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides and ultimately led to the Union gaining the strategic advantage in subsequent engagements.