2nd battle of bull run by currier and ives

Second Battle of Bull Run

  • Jackson Ordered Attack

    Jackson Ordered Attack
    Jackson ordered an attack on the Federal Column, in order to draw Pope's army into battle. This column was passing across his front on the Warrenton Turnpike.
  • Brawner Farm

    Brawner Farm
    There was fight at Brawner Farm that lasted throught the day, which ended when no one could make any action that would make any progress.
  • Pope's Thoughts

    Pope's Thoughts
    Pope thought that he trapped Jackson's and got most of his army to put the attention on him so he would not escape.
  • Assults against Jackson

    Assults against Jackson
    The Pope put assults on Jackson's position against the railroad grade. The attacks killed many people on both the Union and Confederate side.
  • Thoroughfare Gap

    Thoroughfare Gap
    James Longstreet came to the field and help Jackson's people by positioning himself on Jackson's right flank.
  • Pope's Attack

    Pope has renewed his attacks while Longstreet was on the field. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va026.htm