Question

Describe the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Answer 1

One of the greatest confederate victories

Step-by-step explanation:

December 11-15, 1862

Physical battle on the 13th.

In short, this battle was one of the largest battles of the civil war with around 200,000 soldiers involved. There were 120,000 union troops to Lee's 80,000 confederate army. The union let by a newly appointed commander Ambrose Burnside, staged an attack across the Rappahannock River on both sides of Lee's army, the confederates held strong and were able to move out before the union bulk could arrive and eventually the union forces retreated after massive casualities (13,000ish union to 5,000 for the Grey coats). The loss was a huge blow to the union and gave the confederate army a boost in morale after failed invasion attempt the prior year.

Answer 2

The Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862 saw Union forces, led by Burnside, facing Confederate defenses in Virginia. The Union's frontal assaults faced devastating losses, resulting in a decisive Confederate victory.

The Battle of Fredericksburg took place during the American Civil War on December 11–15, 1862, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was a significant confrontation between the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General Ambrose Burnside, and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee.

Ambrose Burnside initiated the campaign with the intention of capturing the Confederate capital, Richmond. However, his plan faced challenges, including the need to cross the Rappahannock River under Confederate fire. Delayed river crossings allowed Lee to fortify positions in and around Fredericksburg.

The battle unfolded in a series of frontal assaults by Union forces against well-entrenched Confederate positions on Marye's Heights. Despite repeated attempts, the Union forces, facing devastating Confederate artillery and rifle fire, suffered immense casualties without making significant headway.

The Battle of Fredericksburg resulted in a decisive Confederate victory. Union forces suffered approximately 12,600 casualties, while the Confederates incurred around 5,300. The battle highlighted the difficulties of frontal assaults against fortified positions and underscored the challenges faced by Union commanders in the Eastern Theater.