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What caused the retreat of Confederate soldiers from the defense of Fredericksburg in 1862?
General Lee never meant to prevent the capture of Fredericksburg by the Union army. He planned to delay their advance by forcing some house to house fighting in the almost deserted city of Fredericksburg. Lee's troops did finally retreat after a massive barrage of 150 Union artillery blasts.
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What were 3 outcomes of the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Union (North) won the battle over the Confederacy (South), about 7,500 soldiers were killed from both sides of the armies, and the site of the battle is where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.
What did the Romans do to their soldiers when they lost a battle?
If they survived then do a strategic retreat back to base or to a better position. Or surrender.
Battle between inexperienced troops resulted in a confederate victoy and a retreat of union solders?
First Manassas, or First Bull Run
As union forces began to retreat during the first battle of bull run a trainload of fresh confederate troops?
As Union forces began to retreat during the First Battle of Bull Run, a trainload of fresh Confederate troops arrived, bolstering their ranks. This timely reinforcement helped turn the tide of the battle in favor of the Confederacy, leading to a decisive victory. The unexpected arrival of these troops contributed to the chaos and confusion among Union soldiers, ultimately solidifying the Confederates' strategic advantage. The battle marked a significant early setback for the Union in the Civil War.
Why did Cortes destroy all his ships but one at veracruz?
Cortes did not want any possible chance of retreat in ship from his soldiers
How long was the wagon train of wounded confederate soldiers on the retreat from Gettysburg?
17 miles long
What caused Union gunboats stationed at Port Royal to retreat in December of 1862?
As the US Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg approached in December of 1862, Union gunboats stationed at Port Royal, South Carolina were deemed to be vulnerable by the Confederates. With this opportunity, Confederate General D H. Hill used artillery to bombard their positions, forcing them to retreat.
What is another name for the confederate battle cry that is two words and starts with an r?
Correct answer: rebel yell Incorrect answer: Retreat! Retreat!
When did William tell his soldiers of the retreat tactic?
1:15
What forced Confederate to retreat back into Virginia on September 1862?
Their defeat by McClellan at Antietam.
Did the Confederate side retreat or advance in the Battle of Fort Sumter?
In the April 1861 the battle of Fort Sumter led to the Union's surrender of the fort to Confederate forces.
How did Molly pitcher help the American soldiers after they were ordered to retreat?
because molly did know what to do and the american soldiers helped molly
General Meade forced Confederate troops to retreat from Pennsylvania at the battle of?
General Meade made the Confederates retreat from Gettysburg on October 1, 1863.
What were the expectations of Confederate General Robert E. Lee immediately after the Battle of Fredericksburg?
After the Battle of Frederickburg, Burnside was forced to retreat. Lee had hoped to continue the battle. Burnside, also wanted to reengage the Confederates the following day, but his commanders talked him out of it. Burnside waited for two days and requested from Lee a temporary truce in order for both sides to collect the dead and wounded. This was the norm for generals in this era. US Grant, however, often denied any truce days to reclaim dead and wounded soldiers.
What are the three outcomes of the battle of Gettysburg?
The Confederate Army was forced to retreat to Virginia.Many died.It was the turning point to the war.
What battle forced Confederate forces to retreat back into Virginia on September 17 1862?
Antietam/Sharpsburg (Maryland)
What is the opposite of the word invasion?
retreat, surrender, withdrawal; aid, defense, flight, protection, resistance, retreat, shelter, shield, support, surrender, sustenance
