Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park, Virginia [1953]

"Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park, Virginia [1953]" by Francis Wilshin is a mid-20th-century account that explains the major battles at Manassas, also called Bull Run, during the American Civil War. The story walks through the wartime plans, how the soldiers moved, and reasons for war, to teach people about why these were important battles. The story tells details from the First and Second Battles of Manassas, noting on-the-ground actions, main people, and effects of these clashes. It explains the approaches by the Confederacy and the Union, spotlighting leaders like George McDowell, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, noting their importance in these important battles. Moreover, Wilshin emphasizes how these battles had long-term effects on the Civil War, including the mindsets and strategic shifts in the North and South, delivering a bright picture of this key moment in American history.