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First Battle of Bull Run

First Battle of Bull Run

 
Were there enough soldiers in the army to fight on both sides?
 
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First Battle of Bull Run discussion
 
jstack
05/25/09
Were there enough soldiers in the army to fight on both sides?
           
 
amorze
05/25/09
replied to: jstack
No, armies had to be raised ad hoc so armies were only in small numbers
           
 
Timmeh
05/25/09
replied to: amorze
On July 22 - the day after the first battle, President of the Union Abraham Lincoln ordered for recruitment of over 500,000 troops