Who was the Confederate Commander of the First Battle of Bull Run?

Answer 1

The "Battle of Bull Run" could apply to either of two battles, the First Battle of Bull Run (July 21, 1861) or the longer Second Battle of Bull Run (August 28-30, 1862). The former was called the First Manassas by the Confederates, who won the battle, and the latter Second Manassas, where the South also won, but not as conclusively.

At the First Battle, the Confederate forces were commanded by General P.T. Beauregard, who was under the overall command of General Joseph Johnston (whose troops arrived late in the battle).

At the Second Battle of Bull Run, the Confederate commander was Robert E. Lee, and he was able to force another Union retreat, only to be stopped in his campaign by the Battle of Antietam 19 days later.

It can be said with a degree of certainty, that the defeat of Pope's army at the Second Bull Run, led the way to Lee's invasion of Maryland, however, there were military operations on both sides prior to that invasion. It can also be said that if the above mentioned operations had been handled differently, the invasion of Maryland by the Army of Northern Virginia, might have been delayed, or prosecuted in another manner than which it was.

(see the related links below for the two battles)

Answer 2

Technically speaking, General Joseph E. Johnston was in command of the Confederate forces at the First Battle of Bull Run. He commanded the Army of the Shenandoah Valley, while General Pierre G.T. Beauregard commanded the Confederate Army of the Potomac. The two armies were separated and Beauregard was already at the scene of the upcoming battle and had crafted a plan of battle. When the two armies combined Johnston assumed overall command, as he was the senior general. When Beauregard explained his plan, Johnston allowed him to implement it and in essence passed the command of the troops to him. Therefore, Beauregard is remembered as the commander of the Confederate Army on July 21, 1861.

Both of these generals were on the field that day, and both can rightly be called the commander.

These Generals were among the best the Confederacy had.

Answer 3

At First Bull Run the Confederates were led by BGen Joe Johnston and BGen P.G.T. Beauregard.

At the Second Battle of Bull Run they were led by General Stonewall Jackson.

Answer 4

General Thomas J. Jackson, also known as Stonewall Jackson.

Answer 5

Irvin Mcdowell