The outcome of the first Battle of Bull Run, which was a Confederate victory was a huge surprise for most Northerners. The Union was confident that the Confederacy, which had to build a military army from virtually the ground up, would be no match for the Union's small but standing army. The Union's high command had no idea how unprepared they really were for a large battle, and had no idea that an untried Southern military force would give the North a solid victory.
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.
A Union victory was expected at the first Battle of Bull Run. It was indeed a shock to have suffered a defeat.
Most Northerners were surprised at the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run. The commonplace idea in the North was that a "US Army" would easily defeat a "rebel army". The Northern loss in that battle was shocking to the North. They had no reason to believe the Southerners could win.
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Bull Run, also known as the Occoquan River
Most Northerners were surprised at the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run. The commonplace idea in the North was that a "US Army" would easily defeat a "rebel army". The Northern loss in that battle was shocking to the North. They had no reason to believe the Southerners could win.
Most Northerners were surprised at the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run. The commonplace idea in the North was that a "US Army" would easily defeat a "rebel army". The Northern loss in that battle was shocking to the North. They had no reason to believe the Southerners could win.
what is the outcome of the first bull run battle
the union thought they could beat the union easily, however, the union surprised them. instead of a decisive victory for the south, there was a lot of bloodshed.
Most Northerners were surprised at the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run. The commonplace idea in the North was that a "US Army" would easily defeat a "rebel army". The Northern loss in that battle was shocking to the North. They had no reason to believe the Southerners could win.
First Bull Run (July 1861) - Confederate victory which they were not able to follow-up, being just as disorganised as the Union army. Second Bull Run (August 1862) - Spectacular Confederate victory by the Lee-Jackson partnership, giving them the confidence to invade the North.
First Bull Run - Irvin McDowell Second Bull Run - John Pope
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With great optimism. They had picked up many weapons abandoned by the Union troops in their rout, and they felt like winners.
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