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How many Confederate forces engaged in the Battle of Chancellorsville?
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Lee commanded about 65,000 men at Chancellorsville.
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Did the confederate forces win the battle at Chancellorsville?
Yes, it was a major victory for Lee.
What was the battle of Chancellorsville?
it was a battle during the Civil war between the Union And Confederate forces. Confederates won the battle.
What was the date of the war of the Chancellorsville?
The Civil War battle of Chancellorsville, fought in Spotsylvania County (Virginia), occurred from April 30th to May 6th of 1863. It resulted in a Confederate victory over Union forces.
What is an incorrect description of the battle of manassas?
the union forces defeated the confederate forces
Why did the Battle of Antietam had a positive effect on northern morale while the battle at Fredericksburg and Chancellorville had negative effect?
The battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg prevented the Confederacy's Army of Northern Virginia under Gen. Lee from invading the northern states. The battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville were Confederate victories preventing the US forces from taking the Confederate capital of Richmond.
What Confederate general was killed in the Battle of Chancellorsville prior to the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Stonewall Jackson, accidently shot by his own men while riding with aides at dusk. He pressed his forces forward in an effort to destroy the Federal troops and was caught in a crossfire.
Who won the Battle of Chickamauga?
The Confederate forces defeated the Union forces.
Why was the Battle of Chancellorsville fought?
Confederate forces under General Robert Edward Lee were facing the larger army of Joseph "fighting Joe" Hooker. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Presented a plan to General Lee which if successful would force Union forces to retreat. Lee Agreed. Jackson split the Confederate army into two forces and attacked the larger Union army. The result was the astounding confederate victory of Chancellorsville. A high cost was paid by the confederates for this victory as this was the place of Jackson's death, shot by his own men in the confusion of the day.
Who was the leader of confederate soilders at the Battle of Vicksburg?
Pemberton commanded the Confederate forces.
How long did the Battle of Chancellorsville take?
This question has a "when" and a "where" making it two separate questions. I hesitate to try and "splite it" So I will answer each. The Battle of Chancellorsville was in May of 1863. Confederate General Lee launched a surprise attack on Union forces in eastern Virginia. The Chancellorsville lay between the Confederate capitol of Richmond and Washington DC. Lee won by driving the Union forces back across the Rappahannock River. It was a costley victory as Southern General Stonewall Jackson was killed in the conflict. Civil War historians regard the battle as the most masterfull battle by Lee in the War.
Who was the confederate general of the battle of petersburg?
General Robert E. Lee was in overall command of the Confederate forces at the battle of Petersburg.
Who was second in command of the confederate forces during the battle of Gettysburg?
Lee commanded the Confederate forces.
