Battle of Gettysburg
By: Gabie and Chris
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Map of Battle Strategies
Fighting to the Death
The start of a memorable battle
Number of Casualties
North: 28% of men lost; 3,155 fatalities; 14,529 wounded; 5,365 missing.
South: 37% of men lost; 3,903 fatalities; 18,735 wounded; 5,425 missing.
In Total: 7,058 fatalities; 33,264 wounded; 10,790 missing.
Advantages/Disadvantages of the north
Advantages:
- bigger population
- had access to more resources
- more industrialized
Disadvantages:
- didn't have a good leader
- less knowledge of land
- more countries supporting the south
Advantages/disadvantages of the south
Advantages:
- better military
- better generals
- supported by many countries
Disadvantages:
- less people
- less supplies
- General Lee chose a non-life saving battle tactic
Importance of the battle
The battle was a turning point for the war due to the fact that the plan General Lee had, which was to invade the North and force an end to the war, failed. The battle was enormous, in a town that only had 2,400 residents, 170,000 Confederate and Union soldiers game together for a clash that could never be forgotten. The most important part of the battle was when President A. Lincoln showed up the site, four months later, and gave a speech which would provide justification for the war. Lincoln's presence to the location enhanced the importance and memory of the unforgettable battle.