Civil War Battlefields - Gettysburg Wilderness Spotsylvania Appomattox

Gettysburg: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of the largest battle waged during the American Civil War. The battle resulted in a crucial victory for the Union "Army of the Potomac" and was a major turning point in the war. it was also the bloodiest single battle of the war, resulting in over 51,000 soldiers killed, wounded, captured or missing. Wilderness and Spotsylvania: General Ulysses S. Grant, the new Union Commander, brings with him the strong resolve to no back away from anyone, not even the legendary Robert E. Lee. Appomattox:The brave men of the confederacy continue to battle Union forces until General Lee realizes that any further resistance is futile. he seeks out General Grant to formally surrender his troops at Appomattox Court House.