USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -From August 1862 until May 1863, he and his troops played key roles at the Second Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Fredericksburg and the Battle of Chancellorsville. By October 1862, Jackson was a lieutenant general and led a significant portion of Lee’s army.

Detailed explanation-2: -Battle Begins at Bull Run McDowell’s Union force struck on July 21, shelling the enemy across Bull Run while more troops crossed the river at Sudley Ford in an attempt to hit the Confederate left flank.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jackson arrived in time to bear the brunt of the Federal advances on the northern end of the battlefield in the morning phase of the Battle of Antietam on September 17. Just as it looked like the battle would be lost when Burnside’s men began to turn the right of the Confederate line, A.P.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gen. Irvin McDowell led his unseasoned Union Army across Bull Run against the equally inexperienced Confederate Army of Brig.