First Battle of Bull Run, Battlefield in the United States
The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major land battle of the American Civil War.
Fought on July 21, 1861, the combatants were the Union Army and the Confederate States Army.
Also known as the First Battle of Manassas, it is often marked as a key event of the Civil War.
Visitors can explore the Manassas National Battlefield Park to see where the battle took place.
The unexpected Confederate victory challenged the initial perception that the war would be short.
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American Civil War
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38.81500,-77.52250
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August 31, 2026 14:56
