The First Battle of Bull Run

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The First Battle of Bull Run US History – US Civil War

First Battle of Bull Run July 21, 1861 Near Manassas, Virginia. It was the first major land battle of the American Civil War.

The Original Plan Under pressure to end the war quickly the Union Army moves to capture Richmond, Virginia. (Capital of the Confederacy) General Irvin McDowell, leader of the Union forces, leads forces against the Confederates at a crossroads called Bull Run near the city of Manassas, Virginia.

Confederate Response General P.G.T. Beauregard, leader of the Confederate forces blocks the Union advance. Colonel Jackson earns the nickname “stonewall” for holding the line against superior forces.

Stonewall Jackson Holds the Line

Statistics Union Casualties Confederate Casualties 2,896 Total 460 killed 1,124 wounded 1,312 captured Confederate Casualties 1,982 Total 387 killed 1,582 wounded 13 missing

Centerville, Virginia near Manassas

Results First Confederate Victory giving them confidence they could win the war. Scared the Union into realizing this war would last longer than expected. Lincoln authorized the raising of 500,000 troops for the war.