The Battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863. It was a pivotal battle in the American Civil War, fought between the Union and Confederate armies. This engagement is often regarded as the turning point of the war due to its scale and significance. The Union victory at Gettysburg halted the Confederate invasion of the North and marked a significant blow to General Robert E. Lee's reputation. The battle also resulted in a high number of casualties, making it one of the war's bloodiest confrontations, and it ultimately helped to galvanize support for the Union cause.