The Battle of Fredericksburg was a significant conflict during the American Civil War, fought from December 11 to December 15, 1862. It took place in and around the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, between the Union Army, led by General Ambrose Burnside, and the Confederate Army, commanded by General Robert E. Lee. The Union aimed to capture the town and gain a strategic advantage, but they faced strong resistance from the well-entrenched Confederates on the heights behind the town. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Confederates, with heavy casualties for the Union forces. Burnside's troops launched multiple assaults against the Confederate positions, but they were met with fierce gunfire and suffered significant losses.