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The first battle of the Bull Run, a.k.a. first battle of manasses, was the first major land battle of the American civil war, fought on July 21st, 1861, nea manasses, Virginia
Irvin McDowell
Major General John F. Reynolds
The first commander of the Union troops during the American Civil War was Brigadier General Irvin McDowell. He led the Union forces at the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as First Manassas) in July 1861. McDowell's command faced significant challenges, and after the Union defeat in that battle, he was eventually replaced by General George B. McClellan.
Both the first and second battles of Bull Run, also known as the first and second Battles of Manasses took place near Manasses, Virginia. Both are considered Confederate victories.
Joe Hooker was the commander of the Union first corps (I Corps) at the battle of Antietam. He would later be elevated to commander of the Union Army of the Potomac. He served in that capacity from January 1863 through June 1863. He would command this army at the Battle of Chancellorsville, a Union defeat, and was removed from command just prior to the Battle of Gettysburg.
Grant (Union) after a bad reverse on the first day when he was taken off-guard. The Confederate commander, Sidney Johnston, was killed in this battle.
First Bull Run - Irvin McDowell Second Bull Run - John Pope
First Bull Run - Irvin McDowell Second Bull Run - John Pope
The "First Battle of Bull Run" was a battle that happened in Manasses, Virginia on July 21, 1861, during the US Civil War. It was the first major engagement between the opposing armies of the North (Union) and South (Confederacy). The defeat of the Union forces dispelled any hope of a quick end to the war. A second battle at this location, called the "Second Battle of Bull Run" was fought a year later, on August 28-30, 1862. This was another, less overwhelming victory for the Confederacy, and was a boost for the South.
The "First Battle of Bull Run" was a battle that happened in Manasses, Virginia on July 21, 1861, during the US Civil War. It was the first major engagement between the opposing armies of the North (Union) and South (Confederacy). The defeat of the Union forces dispelled any hope of a quick end to the war. A second battle at this location, called the "Second Battle of Bull Run" was fought a year later, on August 28-30, 1862. This was another, less overwhelming victory for the Confederacy, and was a boost for the South.