Question

Describe the positioning of Lee´s troops, which allowed them to beat the Union army at Fredricksburg.

Answer 1

Lee had high postions on Marye's Heights and with the new union commander who attacked him not knowing what he was doing Lee won a succesful battle with less than 5,000 casulties

Answer 2

Lee's troop were blocking the crossing. Because of this strategic position, they were able to buy time for the other troops. It took the Union a lot of time to create a passage. The Confederates who were with Lee were already in their defensive stance. The Union was forced to urban combats against the Confederate defenders.