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fredericksburg

/ˈfrɛd.ər.ɪks.bɜːrɡ/

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noun

/ˈfrɛd.ər.ɪks.bɜːrɡ/B2formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее город на северо-востоке Виргинии на реке Раппаханнок, также известный как место значительного сражения во время Гражданской войны в США в 1862 году, где силы Конфедерации под командованием Роберта Э. Ли одержали победу над армией Союза под руководством А. Э. Бернсайда.

A proper noun referring to a city in northeastern Virginia on the Rappahannock River, also known as the site of a significant battle during the American Civil War in 1862 where Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee defeated the Union Army led by A. E. Burnside.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. City in VirginiaB2formalamerican

    A historic city located in northeastern Virginia, situated along the Rappahannock River.

    ruГород в Виргинии

    • Fredericksburg is known for its well-preserved 18th-century architecture.
    • Many tourists visit Fredericksburg to explore its historic downtown.
    • The city of Fredericksburg played a significant role during the Civil War.
  2. Civil War BattleB2formalamerican

    A major battle of the American Civil War fought in December 1862, where Union forces under General Ambrose Burnside were defeated by Confederate forces under General Robert E. Lee.

    ruСражение Гражданской войны

    • The Battle of Fredericksburg was one of the bloodiest engagements of the Civil War.
    • Historians study the Battle of Fredericksburg to understand Union tactical errors.
    • The Confederate victory at Fredericksburg boosted Southern morale.