War has unfortunately, broken out it my land -my only true home- Virginia. There was a large battle near Manassas, Virginia and I know without a doubt that there will be no turning back. This is the official start of the Civil War that has been brewing for months.
The northerners were angered by the Battle of Fort Sumter as I suspected they would. They have taken the fancy to crush the ‘rebellion’ here. McDowell was sent to the south to do defeat the Confederate in a quick decisive battle. His 28,000 troops were crushed by the 33,000 commanded the confederate army by Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard.
This war will be neither short nor sweet. I can only wait for my time to once again command an army and fight too.
http://library.thinkquest.org/3055/graphics/battles/bullrun.html
http://www.nps.gov/archive/mana/battlefield_history/ob1mana.htm
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This battle has definitely signaled to the Union that there is no way we are going back peacefully. Let us hope for many quick victories so we can end this with as little damage taken.
ReplyDeleteWhat you call our "fancy" is our initiative to end a war that was instigated by the South! This battle was won through the treachery of a loose woman. You speak as though victory has been guaranteed to the South but I promise you that the war is far from over!
ReplyDeleteDo not underestimate the Union army. Mistakes were made in this battle by both sides. Neither side was truly prepared for this battle, but I am sure we will learn from our errors and be ready to face you again, if necessary.
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