Battle of Fredericksburg

Vocabulary – Battle of Fredericksburg

Morale Noun the general level of confidence or optimism felt by a person or group of people, especially as it affects discipline and motivation

Boost Noun to help somebody or something to get up or over something by giving a push

Carnage Noun a large amount of casualties; serious injury to a great many people, e.g. in a major accident

Suicidal Adjective Extremely dangerous. Acting like they intend or wish to commit suicide

Frontal Assault Noun To attack from the front. Take the enemy head on.

Repulsed Verb to repel an attacking military force

Casualties Noun a member of the armed forces who is killed or injured during combat