The battle began on July 1st, 1863, as Confederate troops collided with Union forces northwest of Gettysburg. In the beginning, the Confederates gained ground, pushing Union soldiers back through the town towards Cemetery Hill. However, Union reinforcements hurriedly arrived, supporting their lines and stabilizing their position. On July 2, there was intense fighting, as both sides navigated to gain positions that gave them an advantage. The Union Army successfully fended off Confederate assaults at key locations such as Little Round Top, Devil's Den, and the Peach Orchard. Meanwhile, Confederate attempts to break Union lines at Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill were met with devoting aversion. By July 4th, the battle had come to an end, leaving in its presence a staggering toll of casualties on both sides. The Union Army was victorious, but at the predicament of sacrificing over 23,000 soldiers, every either killed, wounded, or missing. The Confederate Army suffered similar losses, further eliminating their already few amounts of resources and