Smithsonian Magazine

The Battle of Bull Run: The End of Illusions

Bull Run has steep banks and is deep in spots, and would have slowed even experienced troops. The soldiers of 1861, and many of their officers, were still novices. McDowell was 42 years old, a ...
WDBJ

This Day in History: Civil War’s First Battle of Bull Run

(WDBJ) - On this day in 1861, Union and Confederate troops clashed outside of Manassas, Virginia in the first major engagement of the Civil War. It began when Union General Irvin McDowell hoped to ...
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A comprehensive sketch of the Battle of Manassas, or Second Battle of Bull Run : giving a brief account of one of the most important engagements of the late Civil War : illustrated

Includes also description of the Panorama of the Battle of Bull Run by Theophile Poilpot.
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On This Day, July 21: The first major battle of the Civil War

“We the People: Celebrating 250 Years” is a year-long look at what has shaped America and Virginia. Through July 4, 2026, 12 On Your Side is showcasing these moments in “On This Day” features and ...