The Battle of Second Manassas: A Captivating Guide to the Second Battle of Bull Run, A Significant Event in the American Civil War

by Captivating History

Discover the Battle of Second Manassas in this captivating book on what transpired from August 28th to August 30th, 1862, near the Bull Run River in northeastern Virginia.The Battle of Second Manassas was part of the northern Virginia campaign under Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s leadership and unfolded during the summer of the second year of the American Civil War. The battle played out on the same ground as the Battle of First Manassas, which took place almost a year before, and both engagements revealed startling similarities, including Confederate victories.As at the Battle of First Manassas, the Northerners’ superior numbers and reinforcements should have ensured a quick and easy victory. However, the newly appointed General Lee and his freshly formed army, along with his leading legendary generals—“Stonewall” Jackson, “Jeb” Stuart, and “Old Pete” Longstreet—made quick work of their enemies. After the considerable blunders of the Northern units during the battle, Union careers leaders were summarily demoted or transferred. Political infighting and poor tactical decisions rendered the Yankees weak and underprepared.As at First Manassas, the Yankees skedaddled their way back to Washington and out of southern Virginia. The loss of the Battle of Second Manassas, also known as the Second Battle of Bull Run in the North, opened the way for the Confederacy to infiltrate Yankee territory and possibly garner international support for their cause. But would they succeed?In this book, you will The events that led to the Battle of Second ManassasWho the key players were for the North and South and what became of themThe tactical errors that forced a Northern loss at Second ManassasHow the battle was pivotal for the northern Virginia campaignThe attitudes behind some of the Civil War’s most brutal fightingWhy the events of that time did not ultimately lead to a Southern victory in the warScroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the Second Battle of Manassas!

Genres: History

66 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2021

Reviews

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like the first book of the first battle, this was another great read that I enjoyed. I feel that like the first, due to no communication and lack of skills this fight could have been settled in another way and spared another group of lives. Even though, this time they tried being smart and arranging the troops at different times on the field. I really enjoyed these parts of the book. The author did well in making the reader feel that they were apart of these decisions. It was nice to see the map in different parts along the storyline and seeing it with your own eyes. Overall, I again agree with the author on how this battle went down due to poor leadership and poor tactics. Still, this was a great book and I'm sure anyone will enjoy this read as well.

[Gerry O'Brien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strategically a very busy three days

The author present an extremely detailed account of this battle replete with details of army movements prior to, during and subsequent to the intensive fighting that was the Second Battle of Bull Run. Reading this narrative helps one realize the viciousness of war, particularly during Civil War times.

[Kdcontorno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

It’s interesting to read all of the details, tactics, especially about places I’ve actually seen. I thought this well constructed and written.

[John Fetzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another disaster for the Union. Inept command and uncoordinated armies gave the more aggressive Confederate generals opportunities. Lee laid a trap and foolhardy Pope attack and lost.