Plan of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Summary
Map shows the area between the Rappahannock and Massaponax rivers including Fredericksburg and Marie's Heights. The location of Confederate troops under Longstreet and Jackson and Union troops under Burnside are indicated. Due to Burnside's slow maneuvering, the Confederates were able to use the topography to their advantage, in particular the bluffs overlooking the town and river. After sustaining heavy losses crossing the Rappahannock River, Burnside decided against renewed attacks and withdrew from Fredericksburg on the 15th of December 1862.
Tags
Date
01/01/1862
Contributors
Sneden, Robert Knox, 1832-1918.
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Public Domain