The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle in the American Civil War fought near Manassas, Virginia on July 21, 1861.
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
First Battle of Bull Run Central Figures
Where can I find a list of the Confederate Soldiers who fought at the First Battle of Bull Run(1 Answer)
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I 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 ...
what is important about the secind battle of the bull run?(1 Answer)
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http://americanhistory.about.com/od/civilwarbattles/p/cwbattle_bull2.htm gives a concise account. The Second Battle of Bull Run was a very important victory for the South. It ...
where was it fought?(1 Answer)
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In Virginia, in the Manassas area. See maps at http://www.civilwarhome.com/2bullrunmap.htm and a campaign description at http://www.civilwarhome.com/2ndManassas.htm .
References
Fast Facts
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Also called the first battle of Manassas
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Union Commander
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Confederate Commanders
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Union soldiers
35,000
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Confederate soldiers
32,500
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Confederate victory
