the union soldiers wore blue uniforms, and the confederates usually wore grey
A Union victory was expected at the first Battle of Bull Run. It was indeed a shock to have suffered a defeat.
the north (union)
For the First Bull Run, the Union commander was Major General Irvin McDowell. For the Second Bull Run, Major General John Pope led the Union armies.
the first Battle of the Bull Run proved that both sides, (Union and Confederacy) needed training and more experience
Bull Run, also known as the Occoquan River
Blue, like always
A Union victory was expected at the first Battle of Bull Run. It was indeed a shock to have suffered a defeat.
The Union was attacked by the Confederates first, starting the Battle of Bull Run. :)
The Union wore blue. The Confederates wore grey. In the First Battle of Bull Run, one of the Confederate units wore blue, and Northern gunners failed to open fire on them till too late. Some say this cost them a Northern victory.
the north (union)
the first battle of bull run
The First Battle of Bull Run
After First Bull Run the Union gave up the idea that the war would be a short one and so did the Confederacy, indeed
First Bull Run - Irvin McDowell Second Bull Run - John Pope
For the First Bull Run, the Union commander was Major General Irvin McDowell. For the Second Bull Run, Major General John Pope led the Union armies.
The Union caled it Bull Run.
First Bull Run - Irvin McDowell Second Bull Run - John Pope