21 juill. 1861 - First Battle of The Bull Run

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The first battle of The Bull Run is known as the beginning of major land battles in the Civil War.
The battle began when around 35,000 Union troops marched from Washinton to attack a Confederate force of 20,000 stationed near a river known as the Bull Run.

Location
Fairfax County and Prince William County, Virginia

Casualties
Union- 2,680
Confederate- 2,000

Major Generals
Union- Irvin McDowell
Confederate- General P. G. T. Beauregard

Result
A final calvary charge was enough for the Union to retreat and the confederacy claiming victory.

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