On July 21, 1861 the First Battle of Bull Run occurred. It was the first real major conflict of the American Civil War. A Union army, consisting of 28,000 men, commanded by General McDowell, fought 33,000 Confederates under General Beaureguard. The Union army, under pressure to crush the rebellion in the South, marched towards Richmond, but met the Confederate forces coming north from Manassas, a Southern base. Also known as the Battle of Manassas (Virginia) At the beginning of the five hour battle the Union soldiers had the Confederates on the retreat, except for one brigade commanded by General Jackson. Due to Jackson's ability to hold his ground and his stubbornness, the men saw him similar to a stone wall, hence the nickname "Stonewall" Jackson. Thanks to Jackson the Confederates were able to hold out until General Johnston showed up with 9000 reinforcements to help out Beauregard near Henry House Hill. The arrival changed the course of the battle and soon the Union soldiers were fleeing back to Washington. However, because of the disorganization of Beauregard's army, they could not pursue McDowell any further.
The battle proved that this was not going to be a one sided war for either side, as was predicted. The casualties soared to 2,900 killed, wounded, captured, or missing for McDowell's army and 2,000 for Beauregard's. The battle spurred a sense of victory in the South, pushing them on, and in the North a feeling for revenge.
Manassas, by a little stream named after a man called Bull. (Bull Run).
At Bull Run Creek near Manassas Junction, Virginia.
At the Masnassas Junction, Virginia
Spring of 1861
the first bull run is important because it started the war ............ dua
After the 1st bull run occurred, there was a second bull run. It was a confederate victory. The union was overpowered and driven back. The next major battle after the 1st and 2nd Bull run (aka, the first and second Manassas) was the battle of Antietam. This battle was inconclusive. It was a bloody one day battle and, when General Robert E. Lee retreated to tend to his wounded, the Union claimed victory (even though they didn't really win).
the seven days battle or the 1st and second battle of bull run.
The First Battle Of Bull Run
Nother name for the battle of bull run is battle of manasses
The first Battle of Bull Run was fought on July 21, 1861.
The Battle of Bull Run took place on July 21,1861
Virginia
Because later a second battle happened by bull run creek( the second battle of bull run) so they gave them the 1st and 2nd to tell the difference.
The Confederates won this battle.
1st Bull run was July 1861. 2nd Bull Run was August 1862.
The Confederacy.
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the first bull run is important because it started the war ............ dua
Same place as 1st Bull Run - Manassas
July 21,1861.
The same as the first