AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN
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They become detected from slow movement giving the Union an advantage and are pushed back by the Confederate forces
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They move quickly to position and overpower the Confederate forces
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The volunteer troops move slowly giving the Union an advantage and surprise the Union force with surprise attack and great skill
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The volunteer forces move quickly, surprising the Confederate force, but are pushed back due to a break in formation
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Detailed explanation-1: -The First Battle of Bull Run (called First Manassas in the South) cost some 3, 000 Union casualties, compared with 1, 750 for the Confederates. Its outcome sent northerners who had expected a quick, decisive victory reeling, and gave rejoicing southerners a false hope that they themselves could pull off a swift victory.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Second Battle of Bull Run was a significant battle of the American Civil War (1861-1865) and was a decisive victory for Confederate forces. This victory led to greater confidence in the Confederacy, leading them to begin Northern/Union territory campaigns.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Union army’s defeat at Bull Run shocked and sobered members of Congress, making it painfully clear that the war would last much longer than 90 days and be harder fought than anyone had expected.
Detailed explanation-4: -Stuart captured the Union artillery, and Beauregard ordered a counterattack on the exposed Union right flank. The rebels came charging down the hill, yelling furiously, and McDowell’s line was broken, forcing his troops in a hasty retreat across Bull Run.