Historical Events tagged with "Ambrose Burnside"
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Longstreet Abandons Siege of Knoxville, Tennessee
Confederate General James Longstreet lifted his siege of Knoxville, Tennessee, after a prolonged effort to capture the city. The siege began in November and aimed to secure a strategic position for the Confederacy in East Tennessee. Longstreet's forces struggled against the fortified Union defenders led by General Ambrose Burnside, who successfully held the city despite the numerical superiority of the Confederate troops. The withdrawal marked an important moment in the broader context of the war as it underscored the challenges faced by Confederate forces in securing critical territories.
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