Second Battle of Bull Run

Robert E. Lee

• General Lee decided to attack first in the battle.

Casusalities

• Union had 14,000 dead or wounded.
• Confederates had over 8,000 casualties.

Date of Battle

• he battle took place on August 28 to August 30, 1862.

Amount of Troops

• More than 62,000 Union soldiers.
• About 50,000 confederate soldiers.

General Pope

• Pope's hesitation to making decisions in battle gave the confederate the advantage.

Winner

• Confederates won the Second Battle of Bull Run

Loser

• Union lost the Second Battle of Bull Run.

Victory in a loss

• Even though the Union loss, many slaves escaped during the battle.

After the battle

• Since Lee won the battle he became very confident