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The battle, led brigadier-general Irvin McDowell, was fought near the railroad junction near Manassas, Virginia. It resulted in a humiliating rout of Union forces and a disorderly retreat, bringing the battle to a halt. The elite of nearby Washington, DC, expecting an easy Union victory, had come out to watch the battle and picnic. When the Union Army was driven back, the roads back to Washington were blocked by panicked civilians attempting to flee in their carriages.
The victorious Confederate forces were too exhausted to follow through with a pursuit of the enemy. Casualties totaled approximately 5,000 -- 3,000 Union troops and 2,000 Confederates.
See also: Second Battle of Bull Run
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