Richard Rowland Kirkland was called an "angel" after this battle for providing water to both sides' wounded. During this battle, Thomas Meagher's Irish Brigade saw its force reduced from over 1600 to less than 300. The losing commander was soon removed from his post after his failed "Mud March." After witnessing this battle, Robert E. Lee remarked, "It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it." This battle is best remembered for bloody, unsuccessful charges on Confederate positions at Marye's Heights and led to the promotion of Joseph Hooker. For 10 points, name this December 1862 Civil War ba
Richard Rowland Kirkland was called an "angel" after this battle for providing water to both sides' wounded. During this battle, Thomas Meagher's Irish Brigade saw its force reduced from over 1600 to less than 300. The losing commander was soon removed from his post after his failed "Mud March." After witnessing this battle, Robert E. Lee remarked, "It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it." This battle is best remembered for bloody, unsuccessful charges on Confederate positions at Marye's Heights and led to the promotion of Joseph Hooker. For 10 points, name this December 1862 Civil War battle in which Confederate forces decisively defeated Ambrose Burnside's Army of the Potomac.
Richard Rowland Kirkland was called an "angel" after this battle for providing water to both sides' wounded.
Battle of {Fredericksburg}