What battle marked a significant defeat for Burnside?
Battle of the Crater
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Appomattox Court House
Answer
The Battle of the Crater, also known as the Battle of Petersburg, was a significant defeat for Union General Ambrose Burnside during the American Civil War. The battle was fought on July 30, 1864, as part of the Siege of Petersburg. Union forces detonated a massive mine under Confederate lines but failed to exploit the resulting crater, leading to heavy casualties and a Confederate victory.
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