Question

what happened in the battle of bull run ? :lol:

Answer 1

The first battle of bull run was the first battle after Fort Sumpter, the battle leading to the war. it was fought on July 21 1861 and it was a southern win. The two commanders of the war were General Mc Dowell comanding 28000 men and Comander Bearguard Comanding 33000 Confederates. General Mc Dowell was defeated by the confederates.

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Answer 2

dont use wiki pls doesnt fully work

Answer 3

oh well

Answer 4

but thanks

Answer 5

http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/bullrun.html
July 21, 1861
VA, miles from D.C.
first real major conflict of the American Civil War
Union: 28,000, General McDowell, under pressure to crush the rebellion in the South
Confederate: 33,000, General Beauregard.
SUMMARY:
At the beginning of the five hour battle the Union soldiers had the Confederates on the retreat, except for one brigade commanded by General Jackson. Due to Jackson's ability to hold his ground and his stubbornness, the men saw him similar to a stone wall, hence the nickname "Stonewall" Jackson. Thanks to Jackson the Confederates were able to hold out until General Johnston showed up with 9000 reinforcements to help out Beauregard near Henry House Hill. The arrival changed the course of the battle and soon the Union soldiers were fleeing back to Washington. However, because of the disorganization of Beauregard's army, they could not pursue McDowell any further.
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT:
The battle proved that this was not going to be a one sided war for either side, as was predicted. The casualties soared to 2,900 killed, wounded, captured, or missing for McDowell's army and 2,000 for Beauregard's. The battle spurred a sense of victory in the South, pushing them on, the North similarly felt a feeling for revenge.

Answer 6

i don't quite understand the lol though.