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Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a significant turning point during the Civil War?

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Gettysburg Was the Turning Point of the War . The Battle of Gettysburg fought on July 1–3, 1863, was the turning point of the Civil War for one main reason: Robert E. Lee's plan to invade the North and force an immediate end to the war failed.

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The Battle of Gettysburg was considered a significant turning point during the Civil war because it represented the final effort of General Robert E. Lee to invade the north.
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