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Gettysburg was a major battle fought during the American Civil War. It took place from July 1-3, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union Army, led by General George Meade, defeated the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee. The battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties, making it one of the bloodiest battles in American history. For soldiers, the physical side of the war included exposure to extreme weather conditions, lack of proper nutrition, and the risk of injury or death from gunfire and artillery.