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The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Battle of Manassas (the name used by Confederate forces and still often used in the Southern United States), was fought on July 21, 1861, in Prince William County, Virginia, near the City of Manassas. It was the first major land battle of the American Civil War.
The Second Battle of Bull Run or Second Manassas, as it was called by the Confederacy, was fought August 28-30, 1862,as part of the American Civil War. It was the culmination of an offensive campaign waged by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia against Union Maj. Gen. John Pope's Army of Virginia, and a battle of much larger scale and numbers than the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) fought in 1861 on the same ground.
It was surprising to many that the North could lose the first battle. The second battle was less of a surprise.
Certainly the First Bull Run was prepared in haste with raw recruits so it was anyone's to win, although Northern expectations were very high and thus a major disappointment. As for the Second Bull Run, each army had time to prepare, however, with the North having approximately 15,000 more troops and commanded by a good general, General Pope, the Union loss in many quarters may have been unexpected.
On the other hand, it should be mentioned that the battles were fought on Southern soil, and it could be said that Lee was a better general then John Pope, but that's a subjective answer on a battle in 1862.
With that said, most US Civil War historians believe that John Pope, who was soon replaced by Lincoln, was not even close to Robert E. Lee in terms of generalship skills.
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Which side won the Battle of Bull Run?
The South won both battles of Bull Run.
Location of two civil war battles?
The Battle of Bull Run & Chickamauga
What is another southern name for Bull Run?
There were two battles in this general vicinity. The first and second Battles of Bull Run. Northerners usually named battles after the closest body of water, river or creek. Southerners tended to name battles after the nearest town. In the South, these two battles are referred to as First and Second Manassas.
Who mainly won the Battle of Bull Run?
The question does not specify which of the two Battles of Bull Run (1861 and 1862), but both of them were clear and undeniable victories for the South, and the North was twice forced to leave the battlefield at Bull Run. Actually, the South won the majority of battles in the Civil War because of superior military leadership, but each Southern victory weakened them more, whereas the Northern ability to make war was not diminished by the many battles they lost.
What do the battles of Fort Sumter and Bull Run have in common?
i don't know but it will be a good topic to learn about
Who lost both battles of bull run?
The confederacy won both of the battles at Bull Run.
In what state was the Battle of Bull Run -- Manassas?
The battles of Bull Run were fought in Virginia. The battles were referred to as Manassas by the Confederates and in official materials from the National Park Service. Bull Run is a tiny creek that was not a major factor in the battles.
Who won the battles of bull run in the civil war?
There were two US Civil War battles at Bull Run. The Confederates won both. They were called the First Battle of Bull Run and the Second Battle of Bull Run. Both battles were in the same vicinity each other. These Union losses were embarrassing for the Union.
Which side won the Battle of Bull Run?
The South won both battles of Bull Run.
Was the battle at bull run during the civil war?
Yes, both Battles of Bull Run were.
Location of two civil war battles?
The Battle of Bull Run & Chickamauga
Was the Bull Run the bloodiest battle?
yea No. Other Civil War battles were much bloodier than either of the two battles of Bull Run.
Who won the battles of Antienem Shilo and Bull Run?
Both Battles of Bull Run were won by the Confederates. Shiloh and Antietam were both won by the Union.
What were some of the battles won by the south?
they won at both battles of bull run
How did the battle of the bull run end?
There were two battles of Bull Run and the location was in Virginia near Manassas. One was in 1861 and the other was in 1862. The South won each of these battles.
What was the purpose of the Union advance that resulted in the battles at Bull Run?
The two battles of Bull Run were the result of the Union's attempt to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond. In both battles the Union forces were defeated.
Who was victorious in the bull run battles?
The Southern Confederacy won both Battles at Bull Run (Manassas), July 21, 1862 and August 29-30, 1862.
