The First Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, was a battle of the United States Civil war between the Union's Army of the Potomac, and the Confederate States of America's Army of Northern Virginia, and was actually fought over several days: December 11-15, 1862.
Battle Highlights
Union Confederates
Generals: Ambrose E. Burnside Robert E. Lee
Approx. Troops Deployed: 114,100 72,500
Casualties and Losses: 12,653 5,377
Considered Victor: The Confederate Forces
For more information on the Battle of Fredericksburg, please proceed to this website for an in- depth analysis of the battle, or here for a fairly short summary.
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