1st Bull Run
Battle of Manassas
What happened during the 1st Bull Run?
The First Bull Run was a battle that was fought on July 21, 1861 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was the first major battle of the American Civil War. McDowell, leader of the Union army, made the first move catching the confederate of guard. General Thomas Jackson, of the confederate, was formed to stop the union onslaught. Barnard Bee shouted to his men to follow the example Jackson was showing and said "There is Jackson standing like a 'stonewall'". And that's how Thomas Jackson got his nickname 'stonewall' Jackson. People from northern states came to watch the battle expecting a Union victory but the confederate actually won the battle.
Thomas 'stonewall' Jackson
This is a picture of Thomas Jackson after getting the nickname 'stonewall' Jackson during the First Bull Run
Battlefield
This is a picture from the battlefield of the First Bull Run
Naming of 'stonewall' Jackson
This is the place that Thomas Jackson was wounded on the battle field and Barnard Bee gives him the nick name 'stonewall' Jackson.
McDowell
Irvin McDowell was a union general during the Civil war and makes the first move with his army during the First Bull Run.
Union route
This shows the routing of the Union army. People from Washington D.C. came to watch the battle expecting a Union victory but the confederate won the battle.