1st Battle of Bull Run

Union:
The Confederate Army of P. G. T. Beauregard has deployed south of Bull Run River to guard Manassas Railroad Junction. From the other side, Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell is looking for a weak point to attack.

Your forces will join McDowell and help him to initiate an attack on the left flank of the Confederate Army!

Confederate:
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## Description

21 July 1861

Union:
Several miles to the east, the Confederate Army of P. G. T. Beauregard has deployed south of Bull Run River to guard Manassas Railroad Junction. From the other side, Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell is leading the Union Army and is looking for a weak point to attack.

The Confederate Army is stretched out to defend all possible river passages. Their left flank is vulnerable and this is where the bulk of the Union Army is going to attack!

At first, you are going to lead some of McDowell's troops in a decoy action at the stone bridge. Their mission will be to screen our primary flanking maneuver through Sudley Ford.

Next, your army backed by McDowell's main force will launch a powerful attack from the west. The main objective will be to surprise and quickly overwhelm Beauregard's left flank before Joseph E. Johnston (Army of Shenandoah) reinforces him.

Confederate:
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## Context

The 1st Battle of Bull Run or as it was known in the South, the 1st Battle of Manassas was one of the first conflicts of the Civil War, having been fought on July 21st, 1861. The battle sticks out amongst the war for the recklessness and unpreparedness on both sides, with many Confederate men still wearing their old blue uniforms, and even examples of brigades and divisions charging much too early were evidenced in the battle.

Historically the battle was a Confederate victory, with Stonewall Jackson holding off long enough for Joseph E. Johnston to reinforce the CSA Army of the Potomac(Later renamed Army of Northern Virginia), as the Confederacy disorganized the Union by charging down at the advancing forces, sending the Union retreating.
Despite it being a Southern victory, this battle is a good one for players new to the game, as it is not too difficult for either side with some good flanking. In the battle the Union will be on the offense and the Confederacy will be on the defense

## Modifiers

Union:

* Victory at Distress Call - You defeated the enemy while defending our supply depot near Manassas.

* Effect: -20% Enemy Weapons quality

Confederate:

* ?

## Victory Conditions

### Victory

* Hold Henry Hill

Confederate:

* ?

### Draw

* Inflict at least 15% more casualties than enemy.

Confederate:

* ?

## Forces

### Player Forces

#### Organization

Union:

* 1 Corps

* 10 Brigades

Confederate:

* ?

#### Deploy

Union:

* 0 Brigades

Confederate:

* ?

#### Reinforcements

Union:

* 10 Brigades

Confederate:

* ?

### Allied Forces

#### Organization

Union:

* 1 Corps

* 2 Divisions

* 15 Brigades

* 8947 Men
* 30 Guns

Confederate:

* ?

#### Deploy

Union:

* 5 Brigades

Confederate:

* ?

#### Reinforcements

Union:

* 10 Brigades

Confederate:

* ?

## Rewards

### Victory

* Gold: $300,400
* Men: 17,800
* Reputation: 10
* Career Points: 2

Confederate:

* ?

### Draw

* Gold: $239,000
* Men: 16,400
* Reputation: 1

Confederate:

* ?

### Defeat

* Gold: $170,700
* Men: 15,100
* Reputation: -15

Confederate:

* ?

## Union Strategy

* First and foremost, get comfy, keyboards at the ready and manuever your men like they've never manuever before.
* Your first role will to try and capture Stone Bridge, the Louisiana Tigers are simply too tough and fortified for a head on assault, despite what the game encourages. You most likely wont get Stone Bridge for a while until Sherman comes attempting it. instead, move your men North, cross the river and then move South, the enemy wont be expecting you if you move stealthily. Overwhelm the LA Tigers and enemy Skirmishers and move down, you have surperior numbers to the enemy and they are no longer fortified due to your positions, so most likely you will succeed. Either charge and melee the Tigers and 4th SC or whittle them down.
* At this time your main force will quickly pour in to take Matthew's Hill. Have them all regroup and overwhelm the enemy as fast as possible, you completely outnumber them almost 5-1 and don't face much opposition. At this time, Keyes' brigade will reinforce you at the Stone Bridge on Bull Run River, use this as the final push to dislodge the 4th SC and Tigers and send them back. Bee and Bartow will put up a threat at first, but as stated above, more of your men will be pouring into Matthew's Hill, and they can't keep up.
* Now, the Confederacy will start retreating to Henry House Hill now that Thomas Jackson's men have arrived to reinforce them, try your best not to let the forces you are currently combating get to General Jackson. You should receive a message that Stuart's Calvary is attacking, and it may be scary, but don't fear, as his Calvary is minor and doesn't really even dent you men, just continue advancing, the only way Stuart can be effective is if you let him stall you, which he will be trying to do. Remember, the quicker you get to Henry House Hill the better. Letting the enemy stall you will allow for Jackson's line to develop and become fierce, they'll be more disorganized if you get there quickly.
* At first Jackson's boys will be towards your right flank just South or even at the Stone Bridge, this will give you time to move your larger left flank to get settled  and even go and get Henry House Hill, being that the capture point is on the left.
* Now you've got the Hill, the Confederacy are preparing a counterattack now that Johnston's men are arriving. "What should you do?", you may ask. One thing smart would to form a line at the Capture point or directly under it. It is not advised you put it directly above as that may give the enemy a chance to recapture the hill.