In what city and state is Marye's Heights?

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In what city and state is Marye's Heights?

This is in regard to the American Civil War and an easy10 points to the first Civil War buff that answers.

2006-10-12 02:30:33 · 2 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military

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Fredericksburg, Virginia

2006-10-12 02:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by JohnRingold 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Focal point of Gen. Burnside's wasteful attacks at the Battle of Fredricksburg, VA. Burnside sent wave after wave of Union Soldiers uphill into the face of a determined enemy in a heavily fortified position -- in a road behind a chest-high stone wall, supported by artillery. The carnage was astounding -- 7000 Union casualties at Marye's Heights alone.

The actual site was about 600 yards to thw west of the town proper (at the time of the battle).

2006-10-12 07:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋