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The Union lead by General Ambrose Burnside, tried to beat General Lee to Fredricksburg, so that he would have a better chance of getting to Richmond before Lee. However, there was a long delay in the crossing of the Rapohannock River, so General Lee had time to arrive, and dig in for the assault.
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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 was the battle at fredricksburg?
The battle of Fredericksburg happened Dec.11-15,1862.
How many soldiers fought in the battle of Fredricksburg?
There is 114,ooo Union Soldiers.
Who fought in the battle of fredricksburg?
Robert E. Lee (confederate) and Ambrose Burnside (union)
How long did the battle of Fredricksburg last?
The battle lasted for a total of 4 days. The battle was fought on December 11-15, 1862
How many soldiers fought in the battle of Fedrricksburg?
there are 114,000 in the Fredricksburg soldiers. BY:Shelby Rain Bennett
Did the south win any battles in the winter?
Yes, The Battle of Fredricksburg was fought in December, and it was a Confederate victory.
What was the outcome of fredricksburg?
The Battle of Fredericksburg was fought between the Union and the Confederacy. The outcome of the battle was a victory for the Confederacy. Robert E. Lee led the Confederacy in the battle.
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
