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Second Battle of Bull Run

When: August 28–30, 1862
Where: Prince William County, Virginia
Part of: Lee's invasion of Maryland: Second Bull Run to Antietam and the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

Confederate forces defeated Union General John Pope's Army of Virginia in August 1862, damaging Union morale.

Fought August 28–30, 1862, in Prince William County, Virginia, this battle was a significant tactical victory for the Confederates. It served as a blow to Union morale and influenced subsequent command decisions.

Sources

Second Battle of Bull Run Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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