dec 13, 1862 - Battle of Fredericksburg

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The Battle of Fredericksburg involved almost 200,000 soldiers. Union General, Ambrose Burnside, led his army of more than 120,000 soldiers to Flank Confederate General, Robert E. Lee's army of 80,000 soldiers. The union soldiers had to first cross the Rappahannock river before making their attack from left and right. Though leading a smaller army compared to the union's. the confederates won the battle.