Statements (201)
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:aftermath |
Boosted Confederate morale
Union retreat to Washington, D. C. Aftermath included casualties and losses retreat of Union forces to Washington, D. C. |
gptkbp:armament |
Use of cannons by both sides
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gptkbp:battle |
Confederate forces pursued Union troops
Increased enlistment in the Confederate army Led to the realization of a long war ahead |
gptkbp:casualties |
over 4,700
4,878 Approximately 4,700 about 1,750 Approximately 4,700 total about 2,900 |
gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:Union_Army gptkb:Union |
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_John_C._Pemberton
gptkb:General_William_J._Hardee gptkb:Brigadier_General_George_B._Mc_Clellan gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_A._Mc_Clernand gptkb:General_Ambrose_P._Hill gptkb:Brigadier_General_Philip_Kearny gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_H._French gptkb:General_P._G._T._Beauregard gptkb:Irvin_Mc_Dowell gptkb:General_Pierre_G._T._Beauregard gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_A._Logan gptkb:General_Jubal_Early gptkb:Brigadier_General_Samuel_P._Heintzelman gptkb:Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:General_George_E._Pickett gptkb:General_Richard_H._Anderson gptkb:General_Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_F._Smith gptkb:General_A._P._Hill gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_G._Barnard gptkb:General_Richard_S._Ewell gptkb:General_John_B._Hood gptkb:General_D._H._Hill gptkb:Brigadier_General_Irvin_Mc_Dowell gptkb:Brigadier_General_Edward_O._C._Ord gptkb:P._G._T._Beauregard gptkb:Brigadier_General_Daniel_Tyler gptkb:Brigadier_General_Robert_Patterson gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_C._Robinson gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_B._Franklin gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_F._Reynolds approximately 35,000 approximately 32,000 Defensive position About 32,000 About 35,000 defensive position to protect the capital |
gptkbp:commemorated_by |
Various monuments and reenactments
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gptkbp:commemoration |
Reenactments held annually
Battlefield parks established |
gptkbp:communication |
Telegraph was used for coordination
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gptkbp:confederate_forces_size |
32,000
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gptkbp:confederate's_initial_plan |
To defend against Union advance
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gptkbp:cultural_references |
Portrayed in literature and film
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gptkbp:date |
July 21, 1861
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gptkbp:duration |
One day
1 day |
gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson's_stand
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gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Bull_Run
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gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Henry_House_Hill
gptkb:Manassas_Junction Union and Confederate forces Union and Confederate armies July 1861 July 18 and July 21, 1861 Manassas Plains |
gptkbp:fought_in |
1861
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gptkbp:future_plans |
Planning was rushed
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gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Highlighted the importance of logistics in warfare
Showed the impact of leadership on battle outcomes Revealed the challenges of coordinating large armies Examined for military tactics Influenced military strategies in subsequent battles Showed the importance of morale in military engagements Influenced public opinion about the war Set the stage for future battles in the war Demonstrated the effectiveness of Confederate tactics Demonstrated the impact of weather on battle conditions Demonstrated the unpredictability of battle outcomes Showed the role of civilian spectators in the battle Considered a wake-up call for the Union Highlighted the role of cavalry in battle dynamics Reinforced the idea of total war in the Civil War Revealed the complexities of Civil War politics Revealed the limitations of Union intelligence Set the tone for the brutality of the Civil War Studied for its military lessons Demonstrated the challenges of communication in battle Showed the importance of leadership in maintaining troop morale Influenced the training and preparation of future soldiers Set a precedent for future battles in terms of scale and intensity Led to the appointment of George B. Mc Clellan as Union commander Demonstrated the impact of terrain on battle strategies Demonstrated the importance of railroads in troop movement Influenced the development of military tactics in the Civil War Showed the importance of reconnaissance in military operations Highlighted the need for better communication among troops Reinforced the need for effective supply lines in warfare Led to the establishment of military academies for training |
gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the American Civil War
First major engagement of the Civil War |
gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Detailed in military records
Reports and letters from the battle exist |
gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted Confederate morale
Changed public opinion on the war led to realization of war's length and brutality |
gptkbp:historical_records |
Remembered as a turning point
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Confederate morale
Marked the beginning of a long conflict Near Bull Run stream Showed the need for better training of Union troops Marked the end of the illusion of a short war Showed the war would be longer and bloodier than expected |
gptkbp:historical_site |
gptkb:Manassas_National_Battlefield_Park
gptkb:Bull_Run_National_Park Monuments erected Visitor centers established |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
First Battle of Bull Run
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gptkbp:impact |
Civilians were affected by the battle
Disillusionment for Union soldiers High morale for Confederates |
gptkbp:intelligence |
Scouting was important
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gptkbp:involved_technology |
Use of railroads for troop movement
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gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:General_Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:General_Johnston gptkb:General_Beauregard gptkb:General_Mc_Dowell gptkb:General_George_B._Mc_Clellan |
gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:First_Manassas
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gptkbp:leadership |
Leadership styles were examined
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gptkbp:led_to |
Increased enlistment in the Confederate army
Formation of the Army of the Potomac |
gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military engagements
Legacy includes lessons learned for future battles |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Prince_William_County,_Virginia
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gptkbp:logistics |
Supply lines were critical
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
First battle covered by telegraph
First battle reported by telegraph |
gptkbp:military_lessons |
Importance of reconnaissance
Coordination between units Need for better training |
gptkbp:military_service |
Cavalry units played a role
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gptkbp:military_strategy |
Flanking maneuvers by Confederates
Changed military tactics in the Civil War |
gptkbp:mood |
Morale was a key factor
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gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Battle_of_First_Manassas
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gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson's_stand
First battle with large-scale use of artillery First use of railroads for troop movement Retreat of Union forces to Washington, D. C. Stonewall Jackson earns his nickname |
gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:General_Thomas_J._Jackson gptkb:General_Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:General_William_Tecumseh_Sherman gptkb:General_George_B._Mc_Clellan |
gptkbp:number_of_troops_engaged |
Approximately 62,000 Union and 32,000 Confederate
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gptkbp:outcome |
Union defeat
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gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
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gptkbp:public_perception |
Underestimated by both sides
Shocked the Northern public Changed views on military leadership Increased support for the war in the North Underestimated by the public |
gptkbp:result |
Confederate victory
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gptkbp:significance |
First major battle of the American Civil War
first major battle of the American Civil War |
gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Set the stage for future battles
Confederate control of Northern Virginia Confederate flanking maneuver |
gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Boosted Confederate morale
Control of Northern Virginia Showed the need for better training of Union troops |
gptkbp:student_organizations |
Offensive campaign
Failed to achieve a quick victory offensive to capture Richmond |
gptkbp:tactics |
Overall strategy was debated
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gptkbp:tactics_used |
Flanking maneuvers were employed
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gptkbp:telegraph_coverage |
First battle covered by telegraph
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gptkbp:terrain |
Terrain influenced battle tactics
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gptkbp:training |
Troop training was inadequate
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gptkbp:union_forces_size |
35,000
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gptkbp:union's_initial_plan |
To seize Manassas Junction
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gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Weather affected troop movements
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Manassas_National_Battlefield_Park
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Second_Battle_of_Bull_Run gptkb:Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:Battle_of_the_Shenandoah_Valley gptkb:John_C._Frémont gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson gptkb:P._G._T._Beauregard |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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