Burnside

Ambrose Burnisde in the Battle of the Wilderness

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  • Birth of Burnside

    Ambrose Burnside was born in Liberty, Indiana, on the 23rd of May, 1824.
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    Life of Ambrose Burnside

  • Graduation from West Point

    Graduation from West Point

    Burnside graduated in the middle of his class.
  • Battle of Fredericksburg General

    Battle of Fredericksburg General

    Burnside suffered a disappointing lose at the Battle of Fredericksburg.
  • Battle of the Wilderness General

    Battle of the Wilderness General

    Burnside commanded the 9th Corps for the Union Army. Burnside and his troops remained north of the river at the battle to protect the lengthy supply chains going to the main fighters for the Union Army. The battle was considered a draw. I believe Burnside was effective at the battle because he was the one that made sure the supplies needed to keep the Union Army fighting, got to them.
  • Death of Burnside

    Death of Burnside

    He died at Bristol, Rhode Island, on the 13th of September 1881.