1 juin 1862 - 1862
Description:
Robert E. Lee is given command of the army of NorthernVirginia. The Battle of Antietam, repelling an invasion of the North by Lee, is called a Union victory, but at a great cost of lives. At the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Union attacks at the
strongest point of the Southern line, suffers heavy losses and is forced to withdraw.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 juin 1862
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 163 ans