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Fog Lifts; Combat Breaks Out At Last
'A battle that was supposed to begin 2 weeks ago finally began this morning when the fog lifted. The Union's General Burnside had
planned to launch the attack earlier but was held up because of the stormy weather and fog. The citizens of Fredericksburg have fled
for safety and the Union soldiers completely destroyed the town. The invaders ran wild before the battle, burning and pilfering
buildings and stores. In the woods just outside Fredericksburg, Stonewall Jackson's men waited in hiding. When the Federal soldiers
charged into the woods, bullets greeted them. Trying desperately to overpower the Confederate troops, the Union suffered heavy
losses and were driven back. General Burnside's only choice was to call back his men and await reinforcements.'
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