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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 9 : (search)
Chapter 9:
Battle of Manassas.
General J. E. Johnston assumes command, but General Beauregard directs operations and fights the battle.
superiority of numbers against us.
deeds of heroism.
enemy completely routed.
Ordnance and supplies captured.
ours and enemy's losses.
strength of General McDowell's army.
the verdict of history.>
After the check received at Bull Run, on July 18th, the Federal army remained inactive throughout the 19th and 20th, except in efforts to reconnoitre and determine the Confederate position and the best point for penetrating or turning it. This prolonged delay, though somewhat unaccountable, under the circumstances, was, certainly, of great advantage to General Beauregard.
It allowed General Holmes to reach the theatre of operations in time, with 1265 infantry, 6 pieces of light artillery, and a company of cavalry of 90 men. General Johnston also arrived, about noon on the 20th, with Jackson's brigade,
This brigade reached Manassas
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)