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- Also called the first battle of Manassas
- Union Commander: Irvin McDowell
- Confederate Commanders: Joseph E. Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard
- Union soldiers: 35,000
- Confederate soldiers: 32,500
- Confederate victory
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The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle in the American Civil War fought near Manassas, Virginia on July 21, 1861.
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Casualties
- Union casualties and losses: 2,896 (406 deaths, 1,124 wounded 1,312 captured or missing)
- Confederate casualties and losses: 1, 982 (387 deaths, 1582 wounded 13 missing)
Legacy/Aftermath
- One major outcome from this battle was the battlefield confusion between the two flags. This led to the adoption of the Confederate Battle Flag, which eventually became the a popular symbol of the Confederacy and of the South in general.
- Colonel Francis S. Bartow was the first Confederate brigade commander to be killed in the Civil War
- P. G. T. Beauregard was considered the hero of the battle and was promoted that to full general in the Confederate Army
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First Battle of Bull Run Questions
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Where can I find a list of the Confederate Soldiers who fought at the First Battle of Bull Run 1 AnswerI was unable to find a list of soldiers that participated in the battle but the army maintains a website containing the contents of a book titled Battle of Firs... read more -
What were the prophecies of Sitting Bull? 1 AnswerIn general the Indians believe that ,the Buffalo as a headstrong, stubborn creature that was afraid of nothing - a creature that has great endurance, courage an... read more
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