dec 13, 1862 - Fredericksburg (Dec 1862)
Description:
After Antietam, Lincoln replaced McClellan w/ General A. E. Burnside as commander of the Army of the Potomac; Was not v responsible, launched rash frontal attack on Lee’s strong position at Fredericksburg, Virg on Dec 13, 1862; >10k N casualties, called “Burnside’s Slaughter Pen”; Burnside yielded command to Joseph (Fighting Joe) HookerAdded to timeline:
Date:
dec 13, 1862
Now
~ 162 years ago