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Battle of Chancellorsville
The Battle of Chancellorsville took place from April 30 to May 6, 1863 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Ask questions about this major American Civil War battle here.
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How did the Battle of Chancellorsville affect the civil war?
The death of Stonewall Jackson was a body-blow to the Confederates.
Neither Lee nor his army was ever the same after that. It may even have started Lee's heart-trouble.
What tragic event happened during the Battle of Chancellorsville?
The loss of Stonewall Jackson, who was wounded by his own troops on the evening of May 2, 1863 and would die May 10, 1863. This tragic mistake by battle weary troops cost the Confederates dearly.
Why did the Battle of Chancellorsville occur?
Joe Hooker moved the Union Army of the Potomac to bring Lee to battle, and threaten Richmond. But Lee out foxed him, won the battle, and Hooker retreated.
What was the importance of Battle of Chancellorsville?
For the Union, it was a terrible defeat, and a humiliation for General Joseph Hooker, who had raised high hopes of being able to expel Lee from Virginia.
For the Confederates, it was a triumphant win that gave Lee the confidence to plan his invasion of Pennsylvania.
In retrospect, Chancellorsville arguably benefited the Union. Lee's essential team-partner Stonewall Jackson had been killed. Hooker was replaced by the more successful George Meade. And Lee's confidence proved to be misplaced, his next battle, Gettysburg, ending as a devastating defeat.
Who was the North's general at the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Joe Hooker.
He had shown great qualities, both as a fighting leader and as an organiser.
But the Lee-Jackson team proved too much for him. They managed to wrong-foot him and he lost his nerve.
