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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Mc Dowell's Advance to Bull Run

For Students 9th - 10th
Details written by James B. Fry, an adjutant to McDowell, describe McDowell's advance and the Union Army's attack and subsequent retreat at the First Battle of Bull Run. From "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" by Ned Bradford.
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National Park Service: The Battle of First Manassas

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the first Manassas campaign, also known as Bull Run. Find a description of the battle in the morning and afternoon as well as a description of Order of Battle and of the troops, officers, and the casualties.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Manassas, First

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an organized description of the first major land battle of the Civil War of the Manassas Campaign. This battle is also known as the First Bull Run. Read a description of it here.
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Handout
American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Irvin Mc Dowell

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of Major General Irvin McDowell.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Irvin Mc Dowell

For Students 9th - 10th
Irvin McDowell (October 15, 1818 - May 4, 1885)[1] was a career American army officer, famous for his defeat during the First Battle of Bull Run, the first large-scale battle of the American Civil War.