It was another battle during the civil war, and battles happen for defense and offense of the land. The South fought an defensive war (besides Gettysburg), and the Union was figthing to preserve itself, not only against slavery. It was a battle that occured in the South (the only northern battle was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), and the Northy was trying to weaken the south. Most thought that the war was going ot take less than a year, and the North was trying ot meet that goal while trying ot preserve the Unioin as a whole.
It was another battle during the civil war, and battles happen for defense and offense of the land. The South fought an defensive war (besides Gettysburg), and the Union was figthing to preserve itself, not only against slavery. It was a battle that occured in the South (the only northern battle was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), and the Northy was trying to weaken the south. Most thought that the war was going ot take less than a year, and the North was trying ot meet that goal while trying ot preserve the Unioin as a whole.
Prince William County, Virginia Fighting took place over an area that included: Groveton, Gainesville, Brawner's Farm See National Park Service site: http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va026.htm
It took places in 1859.
It took place in France
It was fought near Manassas, Virginia.
The first major land battle of the Civil War was the First Battle of Bull Run, known to the South as First Manassas, in Virginia.
Same place as 1st Bull Run - Manassas
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.
Because the press wanted some dramatic stories, and the politicians were wanting something to boast about.1862
Manassas, Virginia
yes
Prince William County, Virginia Fighting took place over an area that included: Groveton, Gainesville, Brawner's Farm See National Park Service site: http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va026.htm
The first major battle of the Civil War was Bull Run/Manassas.
It took places in 1859.
The first Civil War battle to take place in Virginia was the First Battle of Bull Run. It was fought on July 21, 1861 and resulted in a victory for the Confederacy.
It took place in France
The First Battle of Bull Run played out in Fairfax County and Prince William County in Virginia. The battle took place on July 21, 1861. The Second Battle of Bull Run took place in Prince William County on August 28-30, 1862.
Yes. It was in Virginia's Shenandoah Valey.