Civil War Combat: America's Bloodiest Battles

The Battle Of First Manassas (1x5)

: 02, 2002

In 1861, the first major battle of the Civil War was fought. 35,000 Northerners marched to Manassas, Virginia to challenge 20,000 Southerners. By the next day, 5,000 men were dead and Confederate General Stonewall Jackson earned his legendary nickname.