Bull Run

Bull Run refers to a significant series of battles during the American Civil War, specifically the First Battle of Bull Run and the Second Battle of Bull Run. The First Battle, fought on July 21, 1861, was the first major land battle of the war and resulted in a Confederate victory, demonstrating that the conflict would be longer and more brutal than previously anticipated. The Second Battle, occurring from August 28 to August 30, 1862, was a more extensive engagement that also ended in a Confederate victory. The name “Bull Run” comes from the stream near the battlefield, and it represents critical moments in the early years of the Civil War, influencing both military strategies and public perception of the conflict.