Garry Adelman sets the scene for the beginning of the Civil War in the Eastern Theater, and explains how the Union and Confederate armies came to clash outside of Manassas, Virginia on July 21, 1861.

This video is part of our Battlefield Tour Series commemorating the 160th Anniversary of First Manassas. You can view the full playlist here: [ Ссылка ]

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

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