General Irvin McDowell.
First Bull Run - Irvin McDowell Second Bull Run - John Pope
General Irvin McDowell.
After the Confederates defeated the Union at Bull Run (Manassas), Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell retreated to Washington.
The commander of the Union Army at First Bull Run (First Manassas) was Major General Irvin McDowell.
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.
First Bull Run - Irvin McDowell Second Bull Run - John Pope
First Bull Run - Irvin McDowell Second Bull Run - John Pope
Jackson was successful at outmaneuvering a larger Union force and nearly destroyed it
Jackson was successful at outmaneuvering a larger Union force and nearly destroyed it
A Union victory was expected at the first Battle of Bull Run. It was indeed a shock to have suffered a defeat.
The second battle of Bull Run was another Bull Run victory for the Confederacy. General Lee drove the Union forces out of Virginia as a result of his victory in the 2nd Bull Run.
Jackson was successful at outmaneuvering a larger Union force and nearly destroyed it