Gettysburg

• General Robert E. Lee invaded the Union to gain recognition from Europe, and to force the Union to surrender.

• Army of the Potomac had 100,000 troops.

• Army of Virginia had 75,000 troops.

• Battle lasted 3 days in Gettysburg, Virginia.

• General Picket led 15,000 soldiers in a charge against the Union.

• South lost the battle, losing 28,000 troops.

• North won the battle with 23,000 casualties. 