Chancellorsville: Needless Casualties. This paper examines the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863. It argues that the Union army under Hooker took more casualties than were necessary. It traces this problem to a lack of initiative on the part of the Union left and its commanding officer, General Hooker. 4 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pages: 4 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 10340 Chancellorsville Needless Casualties.doc Price: 35.80