The Battle of Fredericksburg unfolded over an approximately 6 mile front straddling the Rappahannock River, with approximately 114,000 Federals engaging approximately 72,500 Confederates. The battle occurred in several stages over five days from 11-15 December 1862. When the battle ended, 1,248 Federals had been killed; 9,600 wounded, and 1,769 were captured/missing. The Confederates lost 608 killed; 4,116 wounded; 653 were captured/missing.
Much has been written about the Battle of Fredericksburg and the campaign that led to the clash. The Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park has both a battlefield visitor’s page and a crisp overview of the Battle of Fredericksburg.
The Civil War Trust further has a superb resource page on the Battle of Fredericksburg, including an overview of the campaign, an animated battle map presentation, photos, relevant articles and links to other resources.
SUGGESTED READING
The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock.
Francis Augustin O’Reilly (2006)
Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!
George C. Rable (2001)
The US Army War College Guide to the Battles of Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg.
Luvaas & Nelson (Editors) (1989).