The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a significant decline in morale for the Confederate Army moving forward.

The significant losses incurred during the battle, particularly the unsuccessful Pickett’s Charge, undermined the confidence of both Confederate soldiers and their leaders. This defeat represented a pivotal moment in the war, dispelling the notion that a victory in the North was possible. The psychological repercussions of this loss, coupled with later military failures, resulted in widespread demoralization among the troops, diminishing their effectiveness in subsequent confrontations.