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| Short Summary of the Battle of Chancellorsville
Short Summary: The Battle of Chancellorsville was fought on May 1-4, 1863 by the Union forces led by Major General Joseph Hooker and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia led by General Robert E. Lee. This famous Civil War battle was fought between 133,000 Union soldiers and 60,000 Confederate troops. At the end of four days the Union losses were over 16,000 and the Confederate losses amounted to over 12,000, it was a victory for the Confederacy. Battle of Chancellorsville
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th American President who served in office from March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865. One of the major battlefields in the Civil War during his presidency was the horrific conflict at Chancellorsville. |
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| Facts about the Battle of Chancellorsville
The main battles of the Civil War were divided into two principal theaters in which the major military operations took place. The Battle of Chancellorsville was fought in Virginia in the Eastern theater. The Eastern Theater that comprised of the area east of the Appalachians in the locality of the rival capitals of Washington and Richmond. The Battle of Chancellorsville
The Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia. was fought between May 1-4, 1863 between General Joseph Hooker’s Army of the Potomac and General Lee against the forces of "Stonewall" Jackson and the Army of Northern Virginia. | Civil War Battlegrounds |
Facts about the Battle of Chancellorsville
General Hooker had replaced General Burnside following the defeat at Fredericksburg. The Confederate leaders, General Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson then carried out one of the boldest plans in the history of the American Civil War. General Jackson, with 30,000 Confederate soldiers, circled the Union on the right and conducted a surprise attack on their exposed flank driving the shocked Union army back. Jackson then turned east and defeated a separate Union force near Salem Church. General Robert E. Lee's victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville was one of his greatest battles in the history of the Civil war, despite breaking the cardinal rule of splitting his forces. However, his victory was tinged with sadness due the wounding of General Stonewall Jackson and his subsequent death on May 10, 1863. Facts about the Battle of Chancellorsville
The following short fact sheet provides interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chancellorsville, one of the major battles that was fought during the American Civil War (April 12, 1861 and continued until May 10, 1865). |
Battle of Chancellorsville: FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions for kids) | | Facts for Kids | Questions and Answers | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 1 | Q. Where was the Battle of Chancellorsville fought?
A. It was fought in in Spotsylvania County, Virginia | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 2 | Q. When was the Battle of Chancellorsville fought?
It was fought on May 1-4, 1863 | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 3 | Q. Who won the Battle of Chancellorsville?
A. The battle of Chancellorsville was won by the Confederacy | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 4 | Q. Who were the generals and leaders?
A. The Confederate generals at Chancellorsville were General Robert E. Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson. The Union General was Major General Joseph Hooker. | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 5 | Q. How many men fought in the conflict?
A. The strength of the Union force at Chancellorsville was 133,868. The number of Confederate soldiers totaled 60,892 | Battle of Chancellorsville: FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions for kids) |
Battle of Chancellorsville
The info about the Battle of Chancellorsville provides interesting facts and important information about this important Civil War conflict that occured during the presidency of the 16th President of the United States of America. |
Battle of Chancellorsville: FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions for kids) | | Facts for Kids | Questions and Answers | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 6 | Q. How many Union casualties were there?
A. The number of Union losses at Chancellorsville were 16,030: Number Killed 1,512, Number Wounded 9,518, Number Missing was 5,000 | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 7 | Q. How many Confederate casualties were there?
A. The total Confederate loss at Chancellorsville was 12,281 | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 8 | Q. What was the significance of the conflict?
A. Following his great success at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee began his second invasion of the North which culminated in the Battle of Gettysburg. | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 9 | Q. What was the reaction to the result of the conflict?
A. President Lincoln, shocked at the Union defeat, was quoted as saying, "My God! My God! What will the country say?" | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 10 | Q. Who took the blame for the defeat?
A. The Federal Eleventh Corps, largely consisting of German-Americans, was made into the scapegoat for the defeat at Chancellorsville | | | | Battle of Chancellorsville Fact 11 | Q. How did Stonewall Jackson die?
A. General Jackson was wounded by 'friendly fire' from his own Union troops at Chancellorsville. Heavily bleeding he was carried away on a stretcher. He was dropped twice from the stretcher, increasing his loss of blood. His arm was amputated and her lived for a further 8 days until he died of pneumonia on May 10, 1863. | Battle of Chancellorsville: FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions for kids) |
Battle of Chancellorsville - President Abraham Lincoln Video
The article on the Battle of Chancellorsville provides an overview of one of the major events of his presidential term in office. The following Abraham Lincoln video will give you additional important facts and dates about the political events experienced by the 16th American President whose presidency spanned from March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865. | | |
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