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Fighting at Manassas Junction, also known as the First Battle of Bull Run, unfolded as Confederate forces, bolstered by local militia, engaged Union troops attempting to advance. The Confederates effectively utilized their defensive positions and superior knowledge of the terrain to repel Union advances throughout the day. This battle marked a significant early confrontation in the Civil War, demonstrating both the resolve of the Confederate militia and the challenges faced by Union forces. Ultimately, the engagement ended in a Confederate victory, altering perceptions of the war's expected duration and intensity.

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Fighting raged all day at Manassas Junction as the Confederate militia led by held back the Union troops?

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The First Battle of Manassas took place on July 1,1861. The Second Battle of Manassas was a sequence of fighting which lasted from Aug. 27 through Sept. 1, 1862. Both were decisive Confederate victories.


Who was the best remembered confederate soldier at manassas junction?

General Thomas Jackson


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Creek along which manassas junction was located?

Manassas Creek


Who was the commanding officer for the confederate at the manassas junction?

Joseph Johnston, who deferred some authority to P.G.T. Beauregard on account of his greater familiarity with the terrain.


Where did First Battle of Manassas take place?

Manassas Junction, Virginia.


Why were the two battles of Bull Run fought near the Stream of Bull Run?

The Stream of Bull Run was where the railroad was, known as Manassas Junction. Confederate forces wanted and did capture Union supply depot at Manassas Junction, threatening communications with Washington D.C. that was 25 miles away, by the Manassas Junction Railway. Manassas Junction had obvious strategic value. Anyone who controlled theses rail lines would be able to move troops and supplies into the heartland of the Confederacy and not too far from the beachhead on the Potomac River, for Union supply lines. Even though Confederates won two major wars at Manassas Junction, Manassas stayed with Union throughout America's Civil War. ***The Union also named their battles after geographic locations.


What state was the Battle of Manassas junction fought in?

The battlefield of Manassas is in the state of Virginia.


Did the Union or Confederate fight at manassas?

Union fought Confederate at Manassas (Bull Run) - both times.