TY  - BOOK
AU  - United StatesNational Park Service
TI  - Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park [1953]
AV  - E456 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861
KW  - Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862
KW  - Manassas National Battlefield Park (Va.)
N1  - Release date is 2021-06-04; Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park [1953]" is a historical account published by the U.S. Government Printing Office that focuses on significant battles of the American Civil War, specifically the First and Second Battles of Manassas. Written in the early 1950s, the book provides a detailed overview of these battles, describing their strategic importance and the military maneuvers that took place in the vicinity of Bull Run, Virginia.   The book recounts the events surrounding both battles, highlighting the movements of key figures such as Generals McDowell, Jackson, and Lee. It outlines the opening battle on July 21, 1861, where inexperienced soldiers engaged in a fierce struggle, leading to a decisive Confederate victory that set the tone for subsequent conflicts. The narrative continues with the Second Battle of Manassas, fought in August 1862, emphasizing the tactical shifts and the involvement of seasoned armies, culminating in another significant win for the Confederates. The publication also describes the establishment of the Manassas National Battlefield Park, aiming to preserve the historical significance of these events and educate visitors about the pivotal moments of the Civil War that took place at this site. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65498
ER  -