Confederate troops are victorious at the 2nd Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) (aug 28, 1862 – aug 30, 1862)
Description:
Despite heavy Confederate casualties (9,000), the Battle of Second Bull Run (known as Second Manassas in the South) was a decisive victory for the rebels, as Lee had managed a strategic offensive against an enemy force (Pope and McClellan's) twice the size of his own.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 28, 1862
aug 30, 1862
~ 2 days