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Joseph E. Johnston.

He deferred some power to P.G.T. Beauregard, on account of his better familiarity with the terrain.

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The Confederate general at the First Battle of Bull Run was General P.G.T. Beauregard.

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What Southern armies were at the First Battle of Bull Run?

Confederate General PT Beauregard commanded the Army of the Potomac and General Joseph Johnston commanded the Army of the Shenandoah at the first Battle of Bull Run.


What year did Irwin mcdowell attack confederate troops led by general pgt beauregard near bull run?

The First Battle of Bull Run / Manassas Junction was in July, 1861.


What battle did general Stonewall Jackson earn his nickname?

The First Battle of Manassas as it was known in the South, or First Battle of Bull Run in the North.


What major Confederate military operation took place during the Second Battle of Bull Run?

While Confederate General Robert E. Lee was engaged in the Second Battle of Bull Run, Confederate General Kirby Smith entered Kentucky from Tennessee. He surprised and captured a group of Union recruits at Richmond, Kentucky.


Who was the confederate general that played a major role in the battle at bull run?

General Robert e. Lee

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What Southern armies were at the First Battle of Bull Run?

Confederate General PT Beauregard commanded the Army of the Potomac and General Joseph Johnston commanded the Army of the Shenandoah at the first Battle of Bull Run.


Who were the Southern commanders at the US Civil War battles at Bull Run?

At the first Battle of Bull Run the Confederate commanders were PT Beauregard and Joseph A. Johnston. At the second Battle of Bull Run the top Confederate commander was General Robert E. Lee.


How many Confederate soldiers were in the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861?

The number of Confederate soldiers engaged in the 1861 First Battle of Bull Run were 32,000 men. PT Beauregard commanded 22,000 troops and was reinforced with General Johnston's 10,000 troops.


Who won the first battle at Manassas?

The Confederate Army led by General P.G.T. Beauregard defeated the Federal Army at First Bull Run.


Who were the commanding officers in the second Battle of Bull Run?

General Pope (Union) and General Lee (Confederate).


Who are the commanders of the Battle of Bull Run?

The Union commander was General McDowell. The Confederate commander was General Beuregard.


What was the confederate name for the first battle of the civil war?

The First Battle of Bull Run aka First Battle of Manassas.


What battle tactic did Union General McDowell plan to use at the first Battle of Bull Run?

The tactical plan of battle that General McDowell planned to use at the first Battle of Bull Run was one called a "turning" maneuver. The idea was to use part of his forces in an attempt to outflank the Confederate forces. This plan was approved by General Winfield Scott.


How many confederate forces were in the bull run?

First Battle of Bull Run - 32-34,000 Second Battle of Bull Run - 50,000


Who is the Confederate leader for the Battle at Bull Run?

General Pierre Beauregard and Joseph Johnston.


What battle did the confederate showed that they will not be easy to defetae?

First Bull Run


What general was the leader of the Confederate army in the battle of the 2nd bull run?

The main Confederate commander at the second battle of Bull Run was Robert E. Lee. He was assisted by among others by Generals Longstreet and Jackson.