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Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War, was fought on July 21, 1861. There was a general desire of the Union Army to advance south to Richmond and engage the Confederacy in battle. The Union underestimated the south by believing that they would crumble after their first defeat. The inexperienced Union troops found the battlefield too much, and the Southern army took the time to establish lines and consolidate positions. General Sherman had found an unguarded Ford at Bull Run, which he crossed and engaged the Confederacy in battle. The Confederates refused to retreat. Later in the afternoon, the Confederacy captured some Union artillery. The Union army retreated in disarray.
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What was another name given to the Battle of Bull Run?
Manassas
What is another name for Bull Run?
"Bull Run" was, primarily, a Union name for the battleground and is now used by most in the United states when making reference. "Manassas" was the term used by the Confederacy.
What does the run in Bull Run mean?
Bull Run is the name of a stream, a tributary of the Occoquan River in Virginia. It is named after the Bull Run Mountains, and flows to the south near Manassas, Virginia. The Occoquan River later flows into the Potomac River.Two battles of the US Civil War are named for Bull Run, in July, 1861, and August, 1862.
What was the Confederate during Battle of Bull Run?
the confederate during the battle of Bull Run was the south and the north were the yankes and that is were the New York got there baseball team name from.(thats why I like it)
How many people in bull run?
About 30,000 men fought in bull run.
