1863
ANSWER At the battle which took place from May 1 to May 4, 1863.
Chancellorsville
defeat the Confederate Army
1865
May 1863
Second Manassas, Seven Days, Chancellorsville…
Fighting Joe Hooker led the Union Army and Robert E. Lee led the Confederate Army
The Confederate army.
The Confederate army.
At Chancellorsville the Army of Northern Virginia(Confederate) commanded by General Robert E. Lee engaged and defeated the Army of the Potomac(Union) commanded by General Joseph Hooker.
The Confederate victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville was costly. The South suffered 10,737 casualties . The Union army, the Army of the Potomac had 11,116 casualties.
The battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville had a negative effect on the Union Army due to significant losses and missed opportunities. At Fredericksburg, Union forces faced a devastating defeat against entrenched Confederate troops, leading to a demoralizing setback. Chancellorsville, despite being a tactical victory for the Confederates, resulted in the loss of General Stonewall Jackson, which weakened Confederate leadership. These defeats contributed to a prolonged and costly conflict, impacting morale and strategy for the Union forces.