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The US Civil War Battle of McDowell was fought on May 8, 1862. This was in the Shenandoah Valley and Stonewall Jackson defeated the Union forces led by generals Milroy and Schneck.

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General McDowell in the civil war?

General McDowell was the first commanding officer of the Union's Army of the Potomac. Under him the Army lost it's first major battle, the battle of Manassas or Bull Run. He was quickly replaced with General George B. McClellan.


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Irvin McDowell represented the Union during the American Civil War. He served as a Union general and is best known for his role in the First Battle of Bull Run, where he commanded the Army of Northeastern Virginia. McDowell's leadership and strategies were integral to the Union's military efforts during the early years of the conflict.


Who was the general for the north during the first Battle of Bull Run in the civil war?

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When did Union Civil War General Irwin McDowell receive his promotion to major general?

General Irwin McDowell is most remembered for the defeat at the first Battle of Bull Run, nevertheless he remained an active officer. At the end of the US Civil War, McDowell was placed in charge of the Department of the Pacific. He gained the promotion to major general in 1872 and retired from the US Army in 1882.


Did Irvin McDowell start the first battle of the civil war?

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What side won the first US Civil War Battle of Bull Run?

The first Battle of Bull Run was won by the Confederacy. General McDowell's army was defeated by Southern armies led by generals PT Beauregard and Johnston.


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Who was general Irvin McDowell replaced by?

General Irvin McDowell was replaced by Major General George B. McClellan as the commander of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. McDowell was relieved of command after the Union defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. McClellan took over in late July 1861 and reorganized the army before leading it into several key campaigns.


What civil war battle was watched by women children congressmen reporters and other civilians?

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