(2) Which response best describes the Battle of Gettysburg? * The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, after the battle the Union army was unable to capture any more Southern states. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, because the Confederacy gained international support from England & France. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, as it marked the first battle where African Americans were allowed to fight as US soldiers. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, as Confederates suffered heavy losses and would never march into Northern territory for the remainder of the war.