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On September 2, 1863, Burnside advanced from his position in Kentucky to position his army in Knoxville Tennessee. He also cut the rail link between Virginia and Atlanta.

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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 union commander was able to fend off confederate assaults in Knoxville?

Ambrose Burnside


What union commander in December of 1863 was able to fend off Confederate assaults in Knoxville?

Major General Ambrose Burnside


When was Ambrose Burnside born?

Ambrose Burnside was born on May 23, 1824.


What is Ambrose Burnside's birthday?

Ambrose Burnside was born on May 23, 1824.


What is Ambrose E Burnside's middle name?

Everett. Ambrose Everett Burnside


What has the author Ambrose Everett Burnside written?

Ambrose Everett Burnside has written: 'The Burnside expedition' -- subject(s): Burnside's Expedition to North Carolina, 1862


Where was Ambrose Burnside born?

Ambrose Burnside was born in Liberty, Indiana on May 23, 1824.


What was ambrose burnside famous quote?

"It is not death therefore that is burdensome, but the fear of death." ~Ambrose Burnside


How old was Ambrose Burnside at death?

Ambrose Burnside died on September 13, 1881 at the age of 57.


What are some character traits that ambrose burnside exhibited?

this has not yet been answered Ambrose Burnside was the man who made sideburns...


Who was the union commander from whose name sideburns became a term for long whiskers?

Ambrose Burnside