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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 7 February 2025. First major land battle of the American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run Battle of First Manassas Part of the American Civil War Struggle on a Manassas, Virginia bridge during the Union Army's retreat in 1861 depicted in an engraving by William Ridgway based on a drawing by F. O. C ...
The 85-year-old woman was bed-ridden and unable to leave the house. Mrs. Henry was mortally wounded [1] when a projectile of the Union artillery crashed through the bedroom wall and tore off one of her feet and inflicted multiple injuries, from which she died later that day. The house after the First Battle of Bull Run.
The following units and commanders fought in the First Battle of Bull Run on the Union side. The Confederate order of battle is shown separately. Order of battle compiled from the army organization [1] during the battle [2] and the reports. [3]
Scammon's two regiments arrived and served as a rear-guard to cover the Union retreat. [7] Union losses totaled nearly 450 (including over 200 prisoners), while the Confederates lost only twenty-five men. [9] To the west, Ewell deployed his division along Kettle Run to serve as protection for Jackson's rear against Pope's forces.
The Henry Hill Visitor Center, on Sudley Road by the south entrance to the park, offers exhibits and interpretation regarding the First Battle of Bull Run, including Civil War-era uniforms, weapons, field gear and an electronic battle map. The center offers the orientation film Manassas: End of Innocence, as well as a bookstore.
The most significant battle of the campaign, Second Bull Run (Second Manassas), was fought August 28–30. [24] In order to draw Pope's army into battle, Jackson ordered an attack on a Federal column that was passing across his front on the Warrenton Turnpike on August 28, alerting Pope to his position.
The following Confederate units and commanders fought in the First Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861. The Union order of battle is shown separately. Order of battle compiled from the army organization during the battle [1] and the reports. [2]
The following Union Army units and commanders fought in the Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Second Battle of Manassas, of the American Civil War. The Confederate order of battle is listed separately. Order of battle compiled from the army organization [1] during the battle, [2] the casualty returns [3] and the reports. [4]