In this new episode of Kings and Generals’ Civil War series, we cover the Battle of Fredericksburg—one of the bloodiest and ...

Ambrose Burnside's roller-coaster military career included early Civil War successes, a bloody draw at Antietam, and selection as general of all Union armies, succeeding his friend George McClellan.

General Burnside's campaign at Fredericksburg did ... Urban warfare such as this was uncommon during the Civil War. Lee does not entirely resist the advance of Burnside's army.