0
What else can I help you with?
What union general was defeated by general Lee at Fredricksburg?
Burnside I believe
Who was the union general at the first battle in fredricksburg?
Ambrose Burnside
Who was the Union commander who ordered troops to cross an open plain during the battle at Fredricksburg?
General Ambrose Burnside
Who were the generals in the battle of fredricksburg?
Confederates: General Robert E. Lee, General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and a more minor general, General Stuart. Union: General Ambrose Burnside, General Sumner.
Who won the fredricksburg battle?
the confederate army won the battle of Fredricksburgh in 1862. General Robert E. Lee led the battle. and after the win of Fredricksburgh and chanceellorsville he was confident in invading the North.
For what reason was the battle of fredricksburg fought?
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.
Did General Burnside defeated General Lee at Fredricksburg?
False.
Who was in command of the union army at the beginning of the battle of fredricksburg?
Burnside led the Union troops.
Which union commander led the debacle at Fredricksburg?
Ambrose Burnside
How many people died on the union in the fredricksburg battle?
50256
Which Union commander ordered troops to cross an open plain in the battle at Fredricksburg?
General Ambrose Burnside ordered that suicidal charge up Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg.
What was the battle of fredricksburg?
The Battle of Fredricksburg was a battle fought between General Robert E. Lee and General Ambrose Burnside. The Union had just crossed the Rappohannock River and moved into Fredricksburg. They faced minor resistance and after clearing the town, the Union focused on trying to beat the Confederates how were siting on top of Marey's Heights. They tried to break General Jackson's line, and failed. Then, they tried to hit General Lee's main force, but were slaughtered buy Lee's well positioned cannons. The battle ended in 40,000 of Burnside's 70,000 troops dead. It was a massive Confederate victory.... I am only 14, and this came of the top of my head, so it might not be 100% accurate, but I hope it helps.
