THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN

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• The battle took place on July 21, 1861.
• It was at the Manassas valley near Richmond, Virginia.
• It is also called the Mannassas Junction.

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• There was a total of 4,878 casualties.
• The casualties were equal on each side, with about 2,500 each.
• The numbers were so high due to innovations in weapons, they were easier to fire and aim.

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• This is the battle where the famous "stonewall" Jackson was given his name.
• On the other side of the battle he held the valley like a stonewall.

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