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    First Battle of Bull Run – Story #1

     

     


    On the morning of July21, McDowell sent his attack columns in a long march north toward Sudley Springs Ford. The route took the Federals around the Confederate left. To distract the Southerners, McDowell ordered a diversionary attack where Warrenton Turnpike crossed Bull Run at the Stone Bridge. At 5:30 A.M., the deep-throated roar of a 30-pounder Parrott rifle shattered the morning calm and signaled the start of the battle.

     





     

     

     

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