13 dic 1862 año - The Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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Union troops led by General Ambrose Burnside is defeated by Lee's Confederate forces after a risky river crossing and sacking of the city of Fredericksburg. The Confederates had dug themselves in trenches, the Union soldiers stood no chance and had to retreat after suffering heavy casualties. The city of Fredericksburg remained under Confederate control for now.
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13 dic 1862 año
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