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The Battle of has been called the worst battle of the Civil War?
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Why was the Battle of Bull Run the worst battle in the civil war?
the battle of Antietam cost more lives than any other battle in the War between the States.
Was the battle of Iwo Jima the worst battle in ww2 history?
Not the worst, but one of the worst.
Which battle was considered the union's worst defeat the civil war?
The answer to this question depends on how worst is defined. If worst is based on number of Union casualties and long term impact, it would be the Battle of Chancellorsville, which took place in Virginia between May 1 and May 4, 1863. The Union's casualties at the Battle of Chancellorsville exceeded those of the Confederacy by more than 4,000, 17,278 to 12,821. Union casualties during the four-day battle were the most of all other battles of the Civil War with the exception of Gettysburg and Spotsylvania. It was second only to the Seven Days battle for the most combatants of all Civil War battles with 195,000 total combatants. Considered General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory of the war, the Battle of Chancellorsville was a decisive victory for the Confederacy and a bitter and unexpected failure for the Union army resulting in the removal of General Joe Hooker of command of the Union Army by President Lincoln.
Is it true that Appomattox courthouse was the site of one of the worst battles of the Civil War?
There were about 700 casualties on both sides at Appomattox. This was far less than a major battle.
Why do you call it d day?
It is called "Death Day" because it was one of the worst battles in world war 2, it had more casualties then any other battle.
What was the worst battle in civil war?
the battle of antietam
What was the worst battle for the union in the civil war?
The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. The Union had 18,399 casualties.
Why was the Battle of Bull Run the worst battle in the civil war?
the battle of Antietam cost more lives than any other battle in the War between the States.
Was the battle of Iwo Jima the worst battle in ww2 history?
Not the worst, but one of the worst.
What was the bloodiest battle during Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg, July 1 - 3, 1863 was the bloodiest battle of the US Civil War with over 50,000 casualties killed, wounded, and missing. The Battle of Antietam was the worst single day, September 17, 1862, and saw over 23,000 casualties.
What battle In was regarded as one of Rome's worst defeats?
The battle of Adrianople was one of Romans worst defeats.
Worst battle in us naval history?
The Battle of Savo Island.
What was the date of the US Civil War Battle of Antietam?
The US Civil War Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862. In casualties, the worst single-day battle in American history. The South was led by General Robert E. Lee and the North was led by General George B. McClellan.
What battle was the worst defeat for the union?
The Battle of Fredericksburg was the worst defeat for the Union Army. It was General Ambrose Burnside's fault.
Who was abraham lincoln talking to in the Gettysburg Address?
He addressed the men who died fighting for their beliefs at the Battle of Gettysburg, but also for those who had and would die in the American Civil War.
What battle was the Roman republics worst defeat ever in history?
The battle of Cannae?
Which battle was considered the union's worst defeat the civil war?
The answer to this question depends on how worst is defined. If worst is based on number of Union casualties and long term impact, it would be the Battle of Chancellorsville, which took place in Virginia between May 1 and May 4, 1863. The Union's casualties at the Battle of Chancellorsville exceeded those of the Confederacy by more than 4,000, 17,278 to 12,821. Union casualties during the four-day battle were the most of all other battles of the Civil War with the exception of Gettysburg and Spotsylvania. It was second only to the Seven Days battle for the most combatants of all Civil War battles with 195,000 total combatants. Considered General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory of the war, the Battle of Chancellorsville was a decisive victory for the Confederacy and a bitter and unexpected failure for the Union army resulting in the removal of General Joe Hooker of command of the Union Army by President Lincoln.
