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Battle of Fredericksburg

1862 Virginia Feldschlacht

Battle of Fredericksburg: The Army of the Potomac crossing the Rappahannock: in the morning of December 13, 1862, under the command of Generals Burnside, Sumner, Hooker & Franklin.

Battle of Fredericksburg: The Army of the Potomac crossing the Rappahannock: in the morning of December 13, 1862, under the command of Generals Burnside, Sumner, Hooker & Franklin.

Author: Kurz & Allison, Art Publishers, Chicago, U.S.License:PD
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Print of Union soldiers in boats and a building pontoon bridge in foreground with soldiers and buildings in background. "ATTACK ON FREDRICKSBURG_DEC. 1862" (printed below image).
Print taken from a book titled "History of the War for the Union" by E. A. Duyckinck and illustrated by Alonzo Chappel. The book was published in New York by Johnson, Fry and Company.Title: "Attack on Fredericksburg. Dec. 1862."

Print of Union soldiers in boats and a building pontoon bridge in foreground with soldiers and buildings in background. "ATTACK ON FREDRICKSBURG_DEC. 1862" (printed below image). Print taken from a book titled "History of the War for the Union" by E. A. Duyckinck and illustrated by Alonzo Chappel. The book was published in New York by Johnson, Fry and Company.Title: "Attack on Fredericksburg. Dec. 1862."

Author: Alonzo ChappelLicense:PD
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Print of Union soldiers in boats and a building pontoon bridge in foreground with soldiers and buildings in background. "ATTACK ON FREDRICKSBURG_DEC. 1862" (printed below image).
Print taken from a book titled "History of the War for the Union" by E. A. Duyckinck and illustrated by Alonzo Chappel. The book was published in New York by Johnson, Fry and Company.Title: "Attack on Fredericksburg. Dec. 1862."

Print of Union soldiers in boats and a building pontoon bridge in foreground with soldiers and buildings in background. "ATTACK ON FREDRICKSBURG_DEC. 1862" (printed below image). Print taken from a book titled "History of the War for the Union" by E. A. Duyckinck and illustrated by Alonzo Chappel. The book was published in New York by Johnson, Fry and Company.Title: "Attack on Fredericksburg. Dec. 1862."

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Title: A  shattered caisson, Fredericksburg, Va
Abstract: Photograph shows a demolished horse drawn caisson and three dead horses on the ground. Three men stand behind the devastation. General Herman Haupt is on the left.
Physical description: 1 photographic print on card mount : albumen.

Notes: Gift; George Holmes; July 26, 1941.; Title from item.

Title: A shattered caisson, Fredericksburg, Va Abstract: Photograph shows a demolished horse drawn caisson and three dead horses on the ground. Three men stand behind the devastation. General Herman Haupt is on the left. Physical description: 1 photographic print on card mount : albumen. Notes: Gift; George Holmes; July 26, 1941.; Title from item.

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Effects of a Shell Explosion, Fredericksburg, VA.

Effects of a Shell Explosion, Fredericksburg, VA.

Author: Andrew Joseph RussellLicense:CC0
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Title: Attack on Fredericksburg
Abstract/medium: 1 drawing on tan paper : pencil and black ink wash ; 21.3 x 28.1 cm. (sheet).

Title: Attack on Fredericksburg Abstract/medium: 1 drawing on tan paper : pencil and black ink wash ; 21.3 x 28.1 cm. (sheet).

Author: Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887, artistLicense:PD
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Title: Attack on the rebel works. Fredericksburg. Dec. 13th
Abstract/medium: 1 drawing on tan paper : pencil and Chinese white ; 10.3 x 35.4 cm. (sheet).

Title: Attack on the rebel works. Fredericksburg. Dec. 13th Abstract/medium: 1 drawing on tan paper : pencil and Chinese white ; 10.3 x 35.4 cm. (sheet).

Author: Waud, Alfred R. (Alfred Rudolph), 1828-1891, artistLicense:PD
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Looking Toward Marye's Heights, Fredericksburg, 1864

Looking Toward Marye's Heights, Fredericksburg, 1864

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William Barksdale's Mississippians resist the laying of Union pontoon bridges during the Battle of Fredericksburg

William Barksdale's Mississippians resist the laying of Union pontoon bridges during the Battle of Fredericksburg

Author: Allen C. RedwoodLicense:PD
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General notes:  Or 1st Conn. Artillery on drill.

General notes: Or 1st Conn. Artillery on drill.

Author: Mathew Benjamin BradyLicense:PD
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Battle of Fredericksburg 13. Dec 1862

Battle of Fredericksburg 13. Dec 1862

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File name: 07_11_000976
Title: Battle of Fredericksburg, Laying the Pontoon Bridge
Creator/Contributor: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 (artist); L. Prang & Co. (publisher)
Date issued: 1861-1897 (approximate)
Copyright date: 
Physical description note: Proof print
Genre: Chromolithographs; Proofs
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: No known restrictions

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Camera: Sinar AG Sinarback 54 FW, Sinar m
License: CC BY 2.0
User: Boston Public Library BPL

File name: 07_11_000976 Title: Battle of Fredericksburg, Laying the Pontoon Bridge Creator/Contributor: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 (artist); L. Prang & Co. (publisher) Date issued: 1861-1897 (approximate) Copyright date: Physical description note: Proof print Genre: Chromolithographs; Proofs Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department Rights: No known restrictions Flickr data on 2011-08-05: Camera: Sinar AG Sinarback 54 FW, Sinar m License: CC BY 2.0 User: Boston Public Library BPL

Author: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 (artist); L. Prang & Co. (publisher)License:PD
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Title: Battle of Fredericksburg, Va. Dec 13th 1862
Abstract/medium: 1 print : lithograph, hand-colored.

Title: Battle of Fredericksburg, Va. Dec 13th 1862 Abstract/medium: 1 print : lithograph, hand-colored.

Author: Currier & Ives.License:PD
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Title: Battle of Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 13th 1862
Abstract/medium: 1 print : lithograph.

Title: Battle of Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 13th 1862 Abstract/medium: 1 print : lithograph.

Author: Currier & Ives.License:PD
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Title: Battle of Fredericksburg--the Army o.t. Potomac crossing the Rappahannock in the morning of Dec. 13' 1862, under t. comd. of Gen's Burnside, Sumner, Hooker & Franklin
Abstract/medium: 1 print : lithograph, color.

Title: Battle of Fredericksburg--the Army o.t. Potomac crossing the Rappahannock in the morning of Dec. 13' 1862, under t. comd. of Gen's Burnside, Sumner, Hooker & Franklin Abstract/medium: 1 print : lithograph, color.

Author: Kurz & Allison.License:PD
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Battlefield of Fredericksburg

Battlefield of Fredericksburg

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Battlefield of Fredericksburg

Battlefield of Fredericksburg

Author: Mathew Benjamin BradyLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Disastrous Union defeat against Lee's entrenched troops.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Confederate victory.

Confederate States

  • Commander: Robert E. Lee
  • Strength: ca. 72.000
  • Casualties: ca. 5.300

United States

  • Commander: Ambrose Burnside
  • Strength: ca. 114.000
  • Casualties: ca. 12.600

Strategic Context

Another Union attempt to advance on Richmond.

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