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Fought on 13 December 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses — nearly 13,000 — on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. This Civil War Short offers George Rable’s gripping account of the battle itself. The selection is drawn from Rable’s comprehensive book, Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!, which traces the impact of the battle well beyond the end of the fighting, offering a sense of how the horrific carnage haunted survivors — both civilian and military — on both sides.
UNC Press Civil War Shorts excerpt rousing narratives from distinguished books published by the University of North Carolina Press on the military, political, social, and cultural history of the Civil War era. Produced exclusively in ebook format, they focus on pivotal moments and figures and are intended to provide a concise introduction, stir the imagination, and encourage further exploration of the topic. For in-depth analysis, contextualization, and perspective, we invite readers to consider the original publications from which these works are drawn.
Editions of The Battle of Fredericksburg
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- ISBN 9780807836224
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890844934
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Fought on 13 December 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses — nearly 13,000 — on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. This Civil War Short offers George Rable’s gripping account of the battle itself. The selection is drawn from Rable’s comprehensive book, Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!, which traces the impact of the battle well beyond the end of the fighting, offering a sense of how the horrific carnage haunted survivors — both civilian and military — on both sides.
UNC Press Civil War Shorts excerpt rousing narratives from distinguished books published by the University of North Carolina Press on the military, political, social, and cultural history of the Civil War era. Produced exclusively in ebook format, they focus on pivotal moments and figures and are intended to provide a concise introduction, stir the imagination, and encourage further exploration of the topic. For in-depth analysis, contextualization, and perspective, we invite readers to consider the original publications from which these works are drawn.
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What is The Battle of Fredericksburg about?
Fought on 13 December 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses — nearly 13,000 — on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. This Civil War Short offers George Rable’s gripping account of the battle itself. The selection is drawn from Rable’s comprehensive book, Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!, which traces the impact of the battle well beyond the end of the fighting, offering a sense of how the horrific carnage haunted survivors — both civilian and military — on both sides.
UNC Press Civil War Shorts excerpt rousing narratives from distinguished books published by the University of North Carolina Press on the military, political, social, and cultural history of the Civil War era. Produced exclusively in ebook format, they focus on pivotal moments and figures and are intended to provide a concise introduction, stir the imagination, and encourage further exploration of the topic. For in-depth analysis, contextualization, and perspective, we invite readers to consider the original publications from which these works are drawn.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Battle of Fredericksburg?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of The Battle of Fredericksburg?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807836224
How long is The Battle of Fredericksburg and how many pages does it have?
The Battle of Fredericksburg has 332 page(s)
Is The Battle of Fredericksburg part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series UNC Press E-Book Shorts
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Battle of Fredericksburg?
George C. Rable
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Battle of Fredericksburg is available as ebook(ISBN 9780807836224) and ebook(ISBN 9798890844934)
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