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The Battle of Fredricksburg was a battle fought between General Robert E. Lee and General Ambrose Burnside. The Union had just crossed the Rappohannock River and moved into Fredricksburg. They faced minor resistance and after clearing the town, the Union focused on trying to beat the Confederates how were siting on top of Marey's Heights. They tried to break General Jackson's line, and failed. Then, they tried to hit General Lee's main force, but were slaughtered buy Lee's well positioned cannons. The battle ended in 40,000 of Burnside's 70,000 troops dead. It was a massive Confederate victory....
I am only 14, and this came of the top of my head, so it might not be 100% accurate, but I hope it helps.
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Was the battle of Antietam before or after the battle of fredricksburg?
The Battle of Antietam was fought September 17, 1862, before the battle of Fredricksburg which was fought on December 13, 1862.
When did the battle of Fredricksburg happen?
1862
What comes first battle of fredricksburg or battle of iron clads?
The battle of ironclads.
Who won the battle of fredricksburg?
the Confederacy won.
What year did the battle of fredricksburg happen?
1862
What was the South trying to accomplish in the battle of fredricksburg?
The objective for the Confederates was to beat the Union out of Fredricksburg, and back across the Rapohannock River.
How many people were injured in the battle of fredricksberg?
how many people were injured in the battle of fredricksburg
Who was the union general at the first battle in fredricksburg?
Ambrose Burnside
How many people died on the union in the fredricksburg battle?
50256
When was the battle at fredricksburg?
The battle of Fredericksburg happened Dec.11-15,1862.
Where was the battle of fredricksburg located?
In Virginia, on the south bank of Rappahannock River.
How many soldiers fought in the battle of Fredricksburg?
There is 114,ooo Union Soldiers.
