Joseph E. Johnston.
He deferred some power to P.G.T. Beauregard, on account of his better familiarity with the terrain.
Confederate General PT Beauregard commanded the Army of the Potomac and General Joseph Johnston commanded the Army of the Shenandoah at the first Battle of Bull Run.
The general of the Confederate forces at the First Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861, was Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard. He played a crucial role in leading the Confederate army against Union forces, alongside General Joseph E. Johnston, who arrived later in the battle to reinforce Beauregard's troops. The Confederate victory at Bull Run boosted Southern morale and underscored the war's potential for intensity and duration.
The first bull run, known as the First Battle of Bull Run, took place on July 21, 1861, during the American Civil War. Key figures involved included Confederate General Pierre G. T. Beauregard and General Joseph E. Johnston, who led the Confederate forces to victory, while Union forces were commanded by Brigadier General Irvin McDowell. This battle marked the first major clash between the Union and Confederate armies, highlighting the war's intensity and foreshadowing its duration.
The First Battle of Bull Run / Manassas Junction was in July, 1861.
The First Battle of Manassas as it was known in the South, or First Battle of Bull Run in the North.
Confederate General PT Beauregard commanded the Army of the Potomac and General Joseph Johnston commanded the Army of the Shenandoah at the first Battle of Bull Run.
The general of the Confederate forces at the First Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861, was Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard. He played a crucial role in leading the Confederate army against Union forces, alongside General Joseph E. Johnston, who arrived later in the battle to reinforce Beauregard's troops. The Confederate victory at Bull Run boosted Southern morale and underscored the war's potential for intensity and duration.
At the first Battle of Bull Run the Confederate commanders were PT Beauregard and Joseph A. Johnston. At the second Battle of Bull Run the top Confederate commander was General Robert E. Lee.
The number of Confederate soldiers engaged in the 1861 First Battle of Bull Run were 32,000 men. PT Beauregard commanded 22,000 troops and was reinforced with General Johnston's 10,000 troops.
The Confederate Army led by General P.G.T. Beauregard defeated the Federal Army at First Bull Run.
The Union commander was General McDowell. The Confederate commander was General Beuregard.
General Pope (Union) and General Lee (Confederate).
The First Battle of Bull Run aka First Battle of Manassas.
First Battle of Bull Run - 32-34,000 Second Battle of Bull Run - 50,000
General Pierre Beauregard and Joseph Johnston.
The tactical plan of battle that General McDowell planned to use at the first Battle of Bull Run was one called a "turning" maneuver. The idea was to use part of his forces in an attempt to outflank the Confederate forces. This plan was approved by General Winfield Scott.
First Bull Run