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Gettysburg is sometime called the "high water mark of the Confederacy."

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What was the Battle of Gettysburg considered?

The high tide mark of the Confederacy and the turning point of the Civil War.


What battle was the high tide of the confederacy?

The Battle of Gettysburg is considered to be the high tide of the Confederacy.


What battle was considered to be the high point of confederacy?

Although the viewpoint is admittedly arguable, the general consensus is that the Battle of Gettysburg (in July of 1863) was the high point (or, "high mark") of the Confederacy. More specifically, the final day of the battle (July 3rd) is identified as the high point, for it was before then that final victory in the war was still possible while, after, the South fell slowly but surely into final defeat.


Why was the battle of Gettysburg called the high water mark of the confederacy?

Gettysburg was considered the turning point of the civil war, and that battle went against the South.


What was the high point of the confederacy?

The high point of the Confederacy can be considered the summer of 1863, particularly the Battle of Gettysburg and the victory at Vicksburg. The Confederate Army, under General Robert E. Lee, achieved significant victories early in the Civil War, culminating in Lee's invasion of the North. However, the simultaneous loss at Gettysburg and the fall of Vicksburg marked a turning point, leading to a decline in Confederate fortunes and morale. After these events, the Confederacy struggled to maintain its strength and resources in the face of Union advancements.


Why is the battle of Gettysburg considered a high-water of the confederacy?

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The Battle of Gettysburg can only be called correctly by that name. It does not carry an alternate name as do some other battles such as Bull Run/ Manassass or Antietam/ Sharpsburg. Other names referring to the battle include: The High Water Mark of the Confederacy and The Turning Point of the war. In the case of the latter, that name is still much debated considering other battles of significance can be and are called The Turning Point, namely Antietam and Vicksburg.