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Who was general at the battle of fredericksburg?
Union - Ambrose Burnside Confederate - Robert E. Lee
Which confederate general won the battle of chickamauga?
A.E. Burnside [NEW RESPONDENT] Braxton Bragg
Who won the battle of Federeicksburg?
Confederate General Robert E. Lee defeated the forces of Union General Burnside at the Battle of Fredericksburg. The defeat was due to the bad tactics of Burnside, who under the command of Lincoln, urged Burnside to begin a frontal assault. It was a disaster for the Union.
What is the significance of the battle of fredericksberg?
General Ambrose Burnside went to attack the Confederate Capitol in Richmound, Virginia. His attempt ended with and overwhelming defeat which was the significance. This failure lead to Burnside's replacement with General Joseph Hooker.
What union commander in December of 1863 was able to fend off Confederate assaults in Knoxville?
Major General Ambrose Burnside
Was Ambrose burnside a confederate or a union general?
Ambrose Burnside was a Union general during the American Civil War. He is best known for his leadership at the Battle of Antietam and for his distinctive facial hair, which led to the term "sideburns." Burnside also served as the governor of Rhode Island and held various military commands throughout the war.
Who led the raids that distract confederate troops enabling general grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg?
Ambrose Burnside led the raids that distracted Confederate troops, enabling General Grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg.
Who was removed as general of the Union army for ordering his men to charge across an open field while being attacked by Confederate soldiers?
burnside
What was Robert lee aponent at fredrickburg?
At the Battle of Fredricksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee' opponent was General Ambrose Burnside. Lee gained a major victory at that battle.
Why was Knoxville Tennessee occupied by Union General Burnside in 1863?
Major General Ambrose Burnside took his army from Kentucky and occupied the important city of Knoxville, Tennessee on September 2, 1863. President Lincoln knew there was pro-Union sentiment in eastern Tennessee and it was important to have Union troops there. Burnside also took the opportunity to cut Confederate railway lines.
What battle did the battle of Antietam do to Lincoln?
Lincoln was disappointed that General George B. McClellan had allowed Confederate general Lee to escape after the Battle of Antietam. The result of Lincoln's disappointment was the replacement of McClellan by General Burnside.
What role did Union General Ambrose Burnside play in the Battle of Antietam?
General Ambrose Burnside was the commander of Union's IX Corps. About noon he attacked the Confederate right flank and managed to drive back Longstreet's Confederate units to the southern end of Sharpsburg. The battle was decisively going in favor of Union Army. But Confederate division under General Ambrose P. Hill, coming from Harper's Ferry stroke the Federals in the flank driving back them to Antietam Creek, saving Lee's army and ended the battle.
