Second Bull Run
Longstreet proposed maneuvering around to the enemy's rear, and blocking their retreat to Washington, trying to force the Federal troops to attack the Confederates. Lee rejected it.
Robert E Lee was in overall command. Stonewall Jackson and James Longstreet were the corps commanders involved.
Union General John Pope advanced his forces against the smaller army of Stonewall Jackson. Jackson was able to push back Pope's army and this forced General Pope to attempt what is called a double envelope assault on Jackson's troops. The Union attack was mismanaged and resulted in a frontal attack on Jackson. Confederate General Longstreet arrived at the scene of the battle with 30,000 troops. They attacked Pope's left flank causing Pope to retreat, but a well organized retreat.The end result was that 55,000 Southern troops defeated Pope's 62,000 troops. Losses were heavy on both sides.
George Washington's use of strategic retreat in the Revolutionary War guaranteed the survival of the Continental Army. By retreating after the Battle of Long Island, Washington was able to recruit more soldiers, raise morale and plan an attack.
The First Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861, resulted in the retreat of Union forces to Washington, D.C. This battle marked the first major land engagement of the American Civil War, where Confederate forces, under General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, defeated the Union army led by Brigadier General Irvin McDowell. The unexpected Confederate victory shattered the Union's hopes for a swift win and highlighted the need for better preparation and strategy.
Longstreet proposed maneuvering around to the enemy's rear, and blocking their retreat to Washington, trying to force the Federal troops to attack the Confederates. Lee rejected it.
Hooker's army beat a hasty retreat back to Washington.
The First Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run.
Generals Lee, Longstreet, Jackson and Stuart for the south, Pope, McDowell, and Porter for the north.
Whenever he fought in battle, he did not retreat. He stood like a "stonewall".
Based on their actions in the First Battle of Bull Run, James Longstreet and Stonewall Jackson were promoted to the rank of major general on October 7, 1861. These promotions were confirmed by the Confederate Congress on October 13, 1861.
A certain Brigadier T.J. Jackson of Virginia - known henceforth as Stonewall.
Robert E Lee was in overall command. Stonewall Jackson and James Longstreet were the corps commanders involved.
Union General John Pope advanced his forces against the smaller army of Stonewall Jackson. Jackson was able to push back Pope's army and this forced General Pope to attempt what is called a double envelope assault on Jackson's troops. The Union attack was mismanaged and resulted in a frontal attack on Jackson. Confederate General Longstreet arrived at the scene of the battle with 30,000 troops. They attacked Pope's left flank causing Pope to retreat, but a well organized retreat.The end result was that 55,000 Southern troops defeated Pope's 62,000 troops. Losses were heavy on both sides.
1st Battle of Bull Run. After the battle, they got in the way, when the troops needed to retreat back to Washington.
Union: Burnside Hancock Hooker Sumner Franklin Confederate: Lee Stuart Longstreet Jackson AP Hill DH Hill