Battles & Campaigns · 1862
Second Battle of Bull Run
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, USA
What happened
Jackson marched around Pope's army and captured the Union supply depot at Manassas Junction. Pope attacked Jackson's line on 29 August and was driven back. On 30 August Longstreet's troops counterattacked, broke the Union left and pushed Pope's army back toward Bull Run.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It was a major Confederate victory and a heavy blow to Union morale. It encouraged Lee to invade Maryland.
What came next
Pope's army retreated to Centreville and was relieved of command on 12 September. Lee then began his Maryland campaign.
Did you know?
Before the fighting, Jackson rode beside a marching Union column dressed like a farmer, and the soldiers ignored him.
Timeline
- 9 August 1862Battle of Cedar Mountain.
- 28 August 1862Fighting begins at Brawner's Farm.
- 30 August 1862Longstreet's counterattack.
- 1 September 1862Battle of Chantilly.