The Battle of Fredericksburg saw more troops engaged than any other battle of the American Civil War, almost 200,000 men. Fought in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 11–15, 1862, it also involved the first major opposed river crossing in the nation’s history.
Battle Of Fredericksburg FactsLocationFredericksburg, VirginiaDates
December 11-15, 1862
Generals
Union: Maj. General Ambrose E. Burnside
Confederate: General Robert E. Lee
Soldiers Engaged
Union: 106,000
Confederate: 72,500
Important Events & Figures
Marye’s Heights
Slaughter Pens
Angel of Marye’s Heights
First Major Opposed River Crossing
Largest Battle of the Civil War
