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