| Definition of the First and Second Battle of Bull Run
Definition: The name Bull Run is associated with two famous battles that were fought during the American Civil War. The location of the battles was Prince William County, in northern Virginia, near the small railroad town of Manassas, not far from a creek, or stream, called Bull Run. Southerners referred to the conflicts as the Battle of Manassas, the North called it Bull Run. The first Battle of Bull Run was fought on July 21, 1861. The second Battle of Bull Run was fought just over a year later on August 28-30, 1862. Both the Battles of Bull run resulted in a Confederate victory. The Battle of Bull Run
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th American President who served in office from March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865. One of the key events during his presidency and the American Civil War was the Battle of Bull Run, which is also known as the Battle of Manassas. |
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Battle of Bull Run
Interesting Facts and information about the First and Second Battle of Bull Run are provided via the facts sheets provided in this article. Battle of Bull Run: What's in a name?
Many battles fought during the Civil War are referred to by different names. The reason for this is that the Confederate Army named battles after nearby towns, farms or even railroad junctions, as in Manassas. The Union Army often named battles after close natural resources like rivers or creeks, as in Bull Run. Battle of Bull Run: Location of the Battles
One of the first questions that people ask is "Where is Bull Run?" The Map to your right provides the location of Manassas (Bull Run) and its approximation to Washington D.C, the capital of the United States and Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Battles of Bull Run: Strategic Significance
The strategic significance of the location of Manassas (Bull Run) was that Manassas was an important railroad junction and as such could be used to transport soldiers and supplies during the Civil War. | Map of First Battle of the Bull Run 
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The First Battle of Bull Run
The following fact sheet provides interesting facts and information about the First Battle of Bull Run. It will surprise many to learn that Hot Air Balloons were used for aerial reconnaissance at the Battles of Bull Run. Civil War for Kids: First Battle of Bull Run Fact Sheet | | Facts for Kids | Facts and Information | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 1 | Who were the leaders? The leaders were General Joseph E. Johnston and General P.G.T. Beauregard for the Confederacy who opposed Brigadier General Irvin McDowell for the Union | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 2 | When did it start and where was it fought? The date of the conflict was July 21, 1861 and fought in Manassas, Prince William County, in northern Virginia | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 3 | Who won? It was a victory for the Confederacy | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 4 | How many troops were engaged in the Conflict? There were 28,450 Union soldiers and 32,230 Confederates | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 5 | This famous Civil War conflict was the first major land battle of the armies in Virginia | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 6 | How many casualties were there? It is estimated that there were 2,950 Union casualties and 1,750 Confederate casualties | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 7 | P.G.T. Beauregard and Irvin McDowell had been classmates at the U.S. Military Academy, both members of the class of 1838 | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 8 | Union progress was slowed down by unyielding resistance from a brigade of Virginian soldiers led by Colonel Thomas J. Jackson who earned his famous nickname ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 9 | As the first major conflict of the Civil War many curious civilians from Washington (men, women and children) excitedly traveled to watch the two armies fight as if it were a 'spectator sport'. The romanticized notion of the Civil war became a harsh reality. | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 10 | Many soldiers were captured and raised the question of where Prisoners of War should be held. An exchange system was initially agreed but this fell apart in 1863 | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 11 | Why did the Union lose? General Irvin McDowell divided his force into three flanks. But there was poor communication between his uncoordinated and unskilled forces. Confederate reinforcements were able to travel, via the railroad, from Piedmont Station to Manassas Junction, outnumbering the Union forces. | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 12 | This conflict was the first time in American history that Railroads were tactically used to move soldiers towards the frontlines of combat | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 13 | Battle was over by 4 pm, when General McDowell ordered his forces to withdraw. The withdrawal led to a chaotic bloodbath as the panicking, inexperienced troops were bombarded by Confederate artillery. | | | | First Battle of Bull Run Fact 14 | The Union troops consisted of 90 day enlistments. Following the crushing defeat of the Union forces the U.S. Congress sanctioned President Lincoln's previous proclamations calling for volunteers and in July 1861 authorized 500,000 additional volunteers | | | | Facts for Kids | Facts and Information: First Battle of Bull Run Fact Sheet | Civil War for Kids: First Battle of Bull Run Fact Sheet |
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The Second Battle of Bull Run
The following fact sheet provides interesting facts and information about the Second Battle of Bull Run. Civil War for Kids: Second Battle of Bull Run Fact Sheet | | Facts for Kids | Facts and Information | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 1 | Who were the leaders? The leaders were General Robert E. Lee and General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson for the Confederacy who opposed General John Pope for the Union | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 2 | When did it start and where was it fought? The dates of the conflict were August 28-30, 1862 and fought in Manassas, Prince William County, in northern Virginia | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 3 | Who won? It was a victory for the Confederacy | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 4 | How many troops were engaged in the Conflict? There were 62,000 Union soldiers and 50,000 Confederates | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 5 | This famous Civil War conflict was known be several other names including Manassas, Second Bull Run, Manassas Plains, Groveton, Gainesville and Brawner's Farm | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 6 | How many casualties were there? It is estimated that there were 13,830 Union casualties and 8,350 Confederate casualties | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 7 | The Army of the Potomac was the major Union Army in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War and uncomfortably near Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy. General Robert E. Lee decided to confront the Union army near Washington at Bull Run and deal the Union a massive blow and stave off attacks on Richmond | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 8 | General John Pope badly miscalculated the actions of the Confederate troops during the conflict, and receiving no help from the forces of General McClellan, was forced to retreat | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 9 | It took a week to remove the casualties from the battlefield at Manassas. Dr. Jonathan Letterman then pioneered the very first Ambulance Corps that would save many soldiers from dying horrible, lingering deaths on the battlefield. | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 10 | Following defeat during the Second Battle of Bull Run and the bloody conflict known as the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862 the US government became convinced that black soldiers were desperately needed for the war effort. | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 11 | On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation that changed the war aims of the Union. | | | | Second Battle of Bull Run Fact 12 | By the end of the Civil War, there were over 180,000 Black Troops fighting for the Union | | | | Facts for Kids | Facts and Information: Second Battle of Bull Run Fact Sheet | Civil War for Kids: Second Battle of Bull Run Fact Sheet |
Battle of Bull Run - President Abraham Lincoln Video
The article on the Battles of Bull Run provides an overview of two of the major Civil War conflicts during his presidential term in office. The following Abraham Lincoln video will give you additional important facts and dates about the political events experienced by the 16th American President whose presidency spanned from March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865. | | |
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