It took places in 1859.
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.
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 was fought near Manassas, Virginia.
The first battle of the revolutionary war was at Lexington
There was only one Battle of Gettysburg. It took place at Gettysburg, PA.
The first major battle of the Civil War was Bull Run/Manassas.
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.
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.
Manassas (or Bull Run) in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.
Same place as 1st Bull Run - Manassas
Manassas, Virginia
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Because the press wanted some dramatic stories, and the politicians were wanting something to boast about.1862
The First Battle of Bull Run was a major battle early in the Civil War. It took place in Prince William and Fairfax Counties in Virginia. The battle was fought on July 21, 1861.
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.
The military victor of the South's victory at the first battle of Bull Run was Stonewall Jackson. Both Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis saw the threat to the rail hub at Mananas and recognized the importance of having the battle take place with the Union at the stream called Bull Run.
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