How many soldiers were killed or wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg?

At the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place from July 1–3, 1863, the total casualties—including those killed, wounded, captured, or missing—were exceptionally high for both sides.12

The losses for the two armies were as follows:

• Confederate forces: Of more than 71,000 soldiers, there were approximately 28,000 casualties, with about 3,900 killed.12
• Federal (Union) forces: Of about 94,000 soldiers, there were approximately 23,000 casualties, with more than 3,100 killed.2

These figures represent some of the heaviest losses of the American Civil War, and the inability of Robert E. Lee to replace his lost veterans and officers significantly impacted the remainder of the war.123