The newly-promoted Burnside wanted to cross the Rappahannock and bring Lee to battle as close to Richmond as he could.
Both of these battles were Confederate victories under the direction of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Both are in Virginia.
The Texans won this battle. The Texans won this battle.
The Union won the battle
Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.Hannibal won the battle of Trebia in 218 BC.
It was not especially important. It saved Richmond from the threat of immediate capture. It made Burnside look incompetent. And it added lustre to Robert E. Lee's record.
Parliment won the battle
No one won
The South won this battle.
The South won this battle.
The Colinists won the battle of lexington
The British won the battle of Savannah