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It was made easy for them by the Union commander, Ambrose Burnside, who was kept waiting for the pontoons he needed to cross the river. If they had arrived promptly, he could have captured the heights, as there were only a few enemy in position.
By the time they did arrive, the Confederates had had time to man the high ground, but Burnside still went ahead with his doomed attack.
It was such a one-sided contest that Lee was seen to rush about hugging fellow-officers with glee - the only time this normally chilly aristocrat was ever seen to let his hair down.
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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.
The Battle of on September 19th and 20th 1863 was the last time the Confederacy would win an important victory in the Civil War?
The Battle of Chickamauga was the last important victory for the Confederacy in the Civil War.
Did the confederacy lose the war or did the union win the war?
The Confederacy won the First Battle of Bull Run.
What were the early battles in the east and the outcomes of each battle?
(1) First battle of Bull Run- Confederacy Won (2) Seven Days' Battle -North win most battles but also retreated (3) Second Battle of Bull Run- Confederacy Won (4) Battle of Antietam- Bloodiest single day battle of Civil WAr a) union suffered more than 12,000 casualties b) Confederacy endured more than 13,000 casualties
What was Robert lee aponent at fredrickburg?
At the Battle of Fredricksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee' opponent was General Ambrose Burnside. Lee gained a major victory at that battle.
Who won the battle of fredricksburg?
the Confederacy won.
What was the outcome of fredricksburg?
The Battle of Fredericksburg was fought between the Union and the Confederacy. The outcome of the battle was a victory for the Confederacy. Robert E. Lee led the Confederacy in the battle.
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.
What was the confederacy objective for the Battle of Gettysburg?
To carry the war to the North, fight a defensive battle and force the Yankees to destroy themselves attacking them, as at Fredricksburg.
Did the north or the south win the battle of fredricksburg?
The south, under Robert E Lee.
Did the confederacy win or did the union win in the battle of Gettysburg?
The union won that battle.
Did the confederacy win the Battle of Shiloh?
No
Did the confederacy win or did the union win in the battle of petersburg?
The Union
Did the confederacy almost win Battle of Gettysburg?
No
Did the south win any battles in the winter?
Yes, The Battle of Fredricksburg was fought in December, and it was a Confederate victory.
What year did the Confederacy win the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863?
The Confederacy did not win the Battle of Gettysburg. The Army of Northern Virginia was forced to yield the field of battle on the night of 4 July 1863.
Was the battle of Antietam before or after the battle of fredricksburg?
The Battle of Antietam was fought September 17, 1862, before the battle of Fredricksburg which was fought on December 13, 1862.
