First Battle of Bull Run

Where:   Manassas Virginia.  Happened not to far from the Northern Capital of Washington D.C.  Battle began on July 21, 1861.

Important People:

PGT Beauregard- Leader in the Confederate Army

Robert E. Lee-  Top General of the Confederate Troops

Irvin McDowell-  In charge of the Northern Army


Who Won:  The battle was won by the Confederates


Interesting Facts:

1.  This was the first true battle of the Civil War.  It is considered the starting point of the war by many historians.
2.  Legend says that Northern supporters came from Washington to watch the battle because they thought it was going to be an easy victory.  They ended up losing the battle.