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What critical error did Union General John Pope make on August 29 1862?
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As the day unfolded that began the Second Battle of Bull Run, Pope decided to assault the forces of Stonewall Jackson. Pope failed to recognize that Confederate General James Longstreet was moving toward a position on Pope's left flank. Pope sent his troops to attack Stonewall Jackson, and this failed. Meantime, Longstreet's army of 25- to 35,000 troops remained a serious threat on Pope's left flank. Union General Porter warned Pope of the danger that Longstreet presented. As for Pope, he mistrusted anyone who was a general under George B. McClellan and Pope did not believe how close Longstreet's troops were. With this in mind, Pope prepared for anther day of frontal assaults on Jackson. He also wired Washington DC that he had already won a major victory. This had no base in evidence at all.
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