A report on Second Battle of Bull Run
Fought August 28–30, 1862, in Prince William County, Virginia, as part of the American Civil War.
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Confederate States Army
12 linksThe military land force of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861–1865), fighting against the United States forces in order to uphold the institution of slavery in the Southern states.
The military land force of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861–1865), fighting against the United States forces in order to uphold the institution of slavery in the Southern states.
During the Civil War 28,693 Native Americans served in the U.S. and Confederate armies, participating in battles such as Pea Ridge, Second Manassas, Antietam, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and in Federal assaults on Petersburg.
John A. Koltes
0 linksJohn Albert Koltes was an American colonel of German origin who commanded the 73rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War before being killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run.
John Gibbon
3 linksCareer United States Army officer who fought in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.
Career United States Army officer who fought in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.
He led the brigade into action against the famous Confederate Stonewall Brigade at the Battle of Brawner's Farm, a prelude to the Second Battle of Bull Run.
Battle of Thoroughfare Gap
1 linksThe Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, also known as Chapman's Mill, took place on August 28, 1862, in Fauquier County and Prince William County, Virginia, as part of the Northern Virginia Campaign of the American Civil War.
The Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, also known as Chapman's Mill, took place on August 28, 1862, in Fauquier County and Prince William County, Virginia, as part of the Northern Virginia Campaign of the American Civil War.
Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. James Longstreet successfully drove back Union forces under Brig. Gen. James B. Ricketts and Col. Percy Wyndham, allowing his corps to unite with that of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson prior to the Second Battle of Bull Run (Second Manassas).
Prince William County, Virginia
3 linksLocated on the Potomac River in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Located on the Potomac River in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Manassas National Battlefield Park, located north of Manassas in Prince William County, preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles: the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861, and the Second Battle of Manassas which was fought between August 28 and 30, 1862.
Nathaniel P. Banks
7 linksAmerican politician from Massachusetts and a Union general during the Civil War.
American politician from Massachusetts and a Union general during the Civil War.
During the Second Battle of Bull Run, Banks was stationed with his corps at Bristoe Station and did not participate in the battle.
Abner Doubleday
4 linksCareer United States Army officer and Union major general in the American Civil War.
Career United States Army officer and Union major general in the American Civil War.
In the actions at Brawner's farm, just before the Second Battle of Bull Run, he took the initiative to send two of his regiments to reinforce Brigadier General John Gibbon's brigade against a larger Confederate force, fighting it to a standstill.
Evander M. Law
6 linksAuthor, teacher, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Author, teacher, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
In the Northern Virginia Campaign, at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Law and Hood were used again as the primary assaulting force in Longstreet's surprise attack against the Union left flank, almost destroying Maj. Gen. John Pope's Army of Virginia.
Richard H. Anderson (general)
8 linksCareer U.S. Army officer, fighting with distinction in the Mexican–American War.
Career U.S. Army officer, fighting with distinction in the Mexican–American War.
As part of Longstreet's corps, Anderson fought at Second Bull Run.
Daniel Butterfield
4 linksNew York businessman, a Union general in the American Civil War, and Assistant Treasurer of the United States.
New York businessman, a Union general in the American Civil War, and Assistant Treasurer of the United States.
Butterfield continued in brigade command at the Second Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Antietam, became division commander and then V Corps commander for the Battle of Fredericksburg.