--- title: Map of Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21310/map-of-battle-of-gettysburg-during-the-american-ci/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2025-11-11 --- # Map of Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![Map of Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21310.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21310.png) ## Image Caption A map of the [Battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/) of Gettysburg (1–3 July 1863), the largest and bloodiest engagement of the [American Civil War](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Civil_War/) (1861–1865), fought in Pennsylvania between General [Robert E. Lee](https://www.worldhistory.org/Robert_E._Lee/)’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and General George G. Meade’s Union Army of the Potomac. Following his victory at Chancellorsville, Robert E. Lee invaded the North hoping to secure a decisive victory that would force peace negotiations, bolster Confederate morale, and potentially influence foreign recognition. The battle unfolded over three intense days of combat, from initial cavalry clashes west of the town to full-scale assaults on Union defensive lines positioned along Cemetery Ridge, Culp’s Hill, and Little Round Top. The Confederate army suffered massive losses during Pickett’s Charge on July 3, marking the turning point of the Civil [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/). Lee’s retreat to Virginia ended his northern campaign and shifted the strategic initiative to the Union. Gettysburg, combined with the fall of Vicksburg the following day, represented a critical dual blow to the Confederacy. The staggering human cost, more than 50,000 killed, wounded, or missing, transformed Gettysburg into a symbol of sacrifice and national purpose. In November 1863, President [Abraham](https://www.worldhistory.org/Abraham,_the_Patriarch/) Lincoln’s *Gettysburg Address* redefined the war’s meaning, framing it as a struggle for equality, liberty, and the enduring survival of democracy. #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history educator, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. - [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-netchev/) ## Cite This Work ### APA Netchev, S. (2025, November 11). Map of Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "Map of Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 11, 2025. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "Map of Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Nov 2025, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 11 November 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0deed.en). This licence only allows others to download this content and share it with others as long as the author is credited, but they can't change the content in any way or use it commercially. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.