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Quick Answer. The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant turning point of the Civil War because it prevented a confederate invasion of the North and eliminated about one-third of General Lee's men. The Battle of Gettysburg was a three day battle that took place in Gettysburg, Pa., between July 1st and July 3rd of 1863. Continue Reading
Gettysburg was, by American Civil War standards, a massive battle. It's importance should not be downplayed. But it is also just a part of a larger mosaic of the war. There was great interest at the time in its outcome, but I doubt you'd find anyone in 1863 that would have called it a turning-point.