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When did the battle of Gettysburg take place?
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The Battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1st to July 3rd, 1863. It was a major turning point in the Civil War, as it was the first major victory for the Union forces over the Confederate forces. The Union forces, led by General George Meade, defeated the Confederate forces led by General Robert E. Lee. The Union forces lost fewer than 6,000 men, while the Confederate forces lost about 23,000.