What is another word for Battle Of Fredericksburg?
Pronunciation: [bˈatə͡l ɒv fɹˈɛdɪɹˌɪksbɜːɡ] (IPA)
The Battle of Fredericksburg was a significant event in the American Civil War. It was fought on December 11-15, 1862, in Virginia between the Union Army of the Potomac commanded by Major General Ambrose Burnside and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under the leadership of General Robert E. Lee. The battle had many synonyms, including the Fredericksburg Campaign, the Second Battle of Fredericksburg, and the Battle of Marye's Heights. It was a brutal and bloody encounter resulting in heavy losses for the Union forces. Despite their efforts, Burnside's troops were unable to break through the Confederate lines, and the battle ultimately ended in defeat for the Union Army.