2nd Battle Bull Run (28 août 1862 – 30 août 1862)
Description:
Location: Prince WIlliam, VA
Key figures: Major General John pope, Robert E. Lee, General Thomas
Historical Significant: The Battle of Second Bull Run was fought over several days in late August 1862. It was a stunning Confederate victory over the Union Army of Virginia. Over 20,000 men fell as casualties at this fight.
Number of deaths: The Union had 14,000 dead or wounded and the Confederates had over 8,000 casualties.
FUN FACT!
The battle was fought in Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia. It was the second battle fought there, although it was a much larger battle than the first one.
-The battle took place on August 28 - August 30, 1862.
-Jackson's troops repulsed the assaults ordered by Pope as 28,000 reinforcements arrived, led by Confederate General James Longstreet, arrived.
-When Pope resumed assaults on Jackson's army on August 30, a counterattack from Longstreet's men swarmed over the Union troops.
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