Because the press and politicians were bored and wanted to hear about a darn good fight.
The poor miserable General McDowell knew that his army was nowhere near ready for combat. But he had to launch his campaign willy-nilly.
First Bull Run, July 1st 1861. It was at Manassas in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
The Confederates won this battle.
The Battle of Bull Run was the second battle in the Civil War. People also set up picnic baskets and watched the war. This happened because many people didn't know what war was like and didn't realize how horrible it could be.
Same place as 1st Bull Run - Manassas
The bombardment and siege of Fort Sumter fought on Apr. 12-13, 1861
The Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War. It occurred in July 1861 in Virginia.
First Bull Run (Manassas)
The battle of First Bull Run
The south won.
First Bull Run, July 1st 1861. It was at Manassas in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
First Battle of Bull RunThe 1st Bull Run was in fact the first battle of the Civil War. The Attack on Fort Sumter only "led" to the Civil War.
the seven days battle or the 1st and second battle of bull run.
1st and 2nd Bull Run The 7 Days Battles Fredericksburg Chancellorsville The Wilderness Spotsylvania Coldharbour Petersburg
1st Battle of Bull Run. After the battle, they got in the way, when the troops needed to retreat back to Washington.
1st Bull Run Seven Days Battles Second Bull Run Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Chickamauga
If you don't consider the bombardment of Fort Sumter to be a true battle, then the first pitched battle would be Manassas (called "Bull Run" by the north).
Civil War Journal - 1993 The Battle of Chattanooga was released on: USA: 25 May 1994