This early major battle of the civil war dispelled the myth that the war would be fast or easy. panicked union troops fled the battle passed spectators from washington. the confederate "victory" was even worst for the south as enlistments dropped and desertions increased. what was the name of this battle

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24 November, 23:58

This early major battle of the civil war dispelled the myth that the war would be fast or easy. panicked union troops fled the battle passed spectators from washington. the confederate "victory" was even worst for the south as enlistments dropped and desertions increased. what was the name of this battle

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Isabelle Bauer · Answer 1

The name of this early major battle of the Civil War (1861-1865) was the First Battle of Bull Run. It took place on July 21, 1861 in Prince William County, Virginia. Both sides were unprepared and the battle revealed serious deficiencies in recruitment, planning and strategy.

Dallas Rodgers · Answer 2

The correct answer is the First Battle of Bull Run (aka the First Battle of Manassas)

At the First Battle of Bull Run, spectators actually came out to watch the battle. The battle a shocking wake up call to everyone there.