The goal of the union in this battle was to end the war quickly. it resulted in the retreat of the union forces to washington,

d. c. which battle is this?

First battle of Bull Run

The First Battle of Manassas also perceived as the first battle of Bull Run, also identified as was initially the significant struggle of the American Civil War and the victory of the confederate. The Union's troops were hesitant in placing themselves, according to Federal reinforcements opportunity to succeed by rail. Each side had nearly 18,000 poorly qualified and inadequately directed companies in their first engagement accompanied by a disorderly retreat of the Union forces.

First battle of bull run