Second Bull Run

The Second Battle of Bull Run, fought in August 1862 during the American Civil War, was a major Confederate victory near Manassas, Virginia. It involved large troop movements and intense fighting between Union forces, led by General John Pope, and Confederate armies under General Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The Confederates successfully pushed the Union back, ending Union hopes of invading the South at that time. The battle showcased the skill of Confederate leadership and marked a turning point, boosting Southern morale and leading to subsequent Confederate advances into Union territory.