The Second Battle of Bull Run

Robert E. Lee

• The Battle of Bull Run was a huge victory for the Confederates.

Causalities/Facts

• At the end of the battle the Union had 14,000 dead to the Confederates 8,000.

Date of Battle/Facts

• The Battle took place on August 28-30, 1862

Slaves Escaped

• With all the Union troops in the South it allowed a large number of slaves to flee the South.

Slaves Escaped/Facts

• With all the Union troops in the South it allowed a large number of slaves to flee the South.

Amount of Troops/Facts

• Over 62,000 Union soldiers fought and over 50,000 Confederates fought.

Facts

• 1. Pope's hesitation on the battle field led him to be relieved of his command.
• 2. McClellan thought that he needed the reinforcements to defend Washington.

Facts

• 3. The defeat was a huge blow to the morale to the Union.
• 4. John Pope and his army took a decisive blow.

Facts

• 5. Longstreet's counterattack overwhelmed the Union army.