Statements (226)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Philip_Sheridan
gptkb:William_T._Sherman gptkb:military_officer gptkb:political_organization gptkb:American_Civil_War gptkb:United_States gptkb:Virginia gptkb:Winfield_Scott_Hancock gptkb:George_H._Thomas gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson gptkb:U._S._Civil_War gptkb:P._G._T._Beauregard gptkb:war |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Union reassessment of military strategy
Union retreat to Washington, D. C. Increased enlistment in the Confederate army Public perception of the war changed Increased enlistment in the Confederacy Union Army reorganized |
| gptkbp:casualties |
4,700
4,878 |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
gptkb:Manassas
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:political_organization |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:military_officer gptkb:political_organization |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Irvin_Mc_Dowell
gptkb:Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:Thomas_J._Jackson gptkb:P._G._T._Beauregard |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Union retreat
|
| gptkbp:consequences |
calls for better training of troops
increased pressure on Lincoln |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films Influenced literature and art inspired songs Inspired literature and art |
| gptkbp:date |
July 21, 1861
1861-07-21 |
| gptkbp:duration |
1 day
one day |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Programs at local schools and parks
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Second_Bull_Run
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Bull_Run |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
July 1861
July 18 and July 21, 1861 |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Confederate reinforcements arrived
Approximately 32,000 Confederate troops Approximately 62,000 Union troops Part of Manassas National Battlefield Park |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
prelude to the Civil War
First major engagement of the Civil War Early stages of the American Civil War |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Logistical challenges
Use of artillery Impact on public opinion Legacy in American history Influence on future military engagements Impact on Southern politics Impact on military tactics Civilian involvement Public perception of military leaders Role of cavalry Leadership decisions Debate over leadership decisions Effect on international relations Effect on future battles Impact on Northern politics Long-term consequences for the Confederacy Long-term consequences for the Union Media's role in the war Role of volunteers in the war Was it a surprise attack? |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
historical analyses
government reports newspaper articles military records diaries of soldiers photographs of the battlefield letters from the front battlefield surveys testimonies of veterans maps of troop movements Extensive records and reports |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:David_Hunter
gptkb:Philip_Sheridan gptkb:William_B._Franklin_Jr. gptkb:Joseph_Hooker gptkb:Stephen_D._Lee gptkb:John_A._Rawlins gptkb:William_T._Sherman gptkb:J._E._B._Stuart gptkb:Wade_Hampton gptkb:William_Henry_Seward gptkb:John_G._Foster_Jr. gptkb:D._H._Hill gptkb:Horatio_Wright gptkb:Edwin_M._Stanton gptkb:John_C._Breckinridge gptkb:Robert_E._Lee gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:Gideon_Pillow gptkb:Philip_Kearny gptkb:John_Bell_Hood gptkb:Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:George_Crook gptkb:George_H._Thomas gptkb:James_Longstreet gptkb:Richard_S._Ewell gptkb:John_Gibbon gptkb:Daniel_Sickles gptkb:George_Meade gptkb:Henry_W._Halleck gptkb:John_B._Hood gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson gptkb:George_Pickett gptkb:Ambrose_Burnside gptkb:Braxton_Bragg gptkb:John_Sedgwick gptkb:John_A._Logan gptkb:John_Pope gptkb:George_Mc_Clellan gptkb:Richard_H._Anderson gptkb:Robert_Ransom gptkb:A._P._Hill gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman gptkb:John_C._Pemberton gptkb:David_Mc_Murtrie_Gregg gptkb:James_Mc_Pherson Henry K. Craig |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased enlistment in Confederate army
increased enlistment in Union army Changed perceptions of the war's duration |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced future military engagements
Demonstrated the need for better training of Union troops Showed the strength of Confederate forces Led to the realization that the war would be long and costly First major battle fought in the Civil War demonstrated the need for better training of Union troops Showed the war would be long and bloody |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Bull Run
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Bull_Run_Regional_Park
gptkb:memorial gptkb:National_Park held annually Various historical societies reenactments Annual reenactments Various monuments and markers |
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
Confederate counterattack
Union advance |
| gptkbp:key_event |
Confederate counterattack
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Bull_Run_National_Park
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:Bull_Run_stream
open fields and hills |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced military tactics in future conflicts
Influenced military tactics in future battles symbol of early war struggles Part of American cultural memory of the Civil War Commemorated in various historical reenactments Remains a subject of study in military academies Symbol of the divided nation during the Civil War Part of American historical narrative Symbol of the war's brutality |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Manassas_Junction
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Prince_William_County,_Virginia
gptkb:Virginia Near Manassas, Virginia |
| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply issues for Union
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive coverage by newspapers
Covered by newspapers of the time first battle covered by telegraph Significant press coverage Covered by journalists |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
defensive positions
artillery use |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:First_Manassas
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Second_Bull_Run
Importance of reconnaissance Importance of intelligence Logistical challenges in warfare Need for better training |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:Thomas_J._Jackson gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson gptkb:George_Mc_Clellan gptkb:General_Winfield_Scott gptkb:General_George_B._Mc_Clellan gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Sumter
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Official reports
Government documents Newspaper articles Historical analyses and books Letters and diaries of soldiers Letters from soldiers Soldier diaries |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Shock and disbelief
shock and disbelief Shock and disbelief in the North |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Antietam
gptkb:Battle_of_Chancellorsville gptkb:Battle_of_Fredericksburg gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg gptkb:Battle_of_First_Manassas gptkb:Battle_of_Second_Manassas gptkb:Battle_of_Shiloh |
| gptkbp:result |
Confederate victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle of the American Civil War
first major battle of the American Civil War |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Boosted Confederate morale
boosted Confederate morale Confederate morale boost Confederate control of Northern Virginia |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
flanking maneuvers |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
Attracts visitors to historical sites
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Hot and humid
hot and humid |