Civil War Riker Case The Battle of Bull Run Manassas Virginia
Item #: WR158
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This is a riker case with three Civil War bullets, a depiction of fortifications at Bull Run, Manassas, Virginia and images of Brigadier General Lewis Irvin McDowell and Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard. The three bullets, one a .58 caliber Minie bullet, one a shot Enfield bullet and the other a .69 caliber round ball, were recovered at Bull Run, Virginia. The parchment style paper has been labeled "The Battle of Bull Run, Manassas Virginia", along with the identification of each bullet and a summary of the Battle of Bull Run. The Battle of Bull Run was fought on 21 July, 1861. It is considered the first major battle of the Civil War. This battle was the result of political pressure from Washington, wanting a quick strike at Richmond, capital of the Confederacy, and a quick end to the war. Both sides lacked experience, were poorly trained and more often than not poorly led. A part of the Confederate Army, 22,000 strong, under the command of Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard, were camped near Manassas Junction. Brigadier General Irvin McDowell marched his Union army of approximately 35,000 men out to meet the Confederates. The battle started out well for the Union, almost turning the Confederate left flank early in the fighting. When the right flank was suddenly attacked by a Union brigade lead by Colonel William Tecumseh Sherman around noon, the entire Confederate line collapsed. They began a disorderly retreat towards Henry House Hill. It was here that an obscure professor from the Virginia Military Institute would receive his famous nickname. Brigadier General Thomas Jackson had positioned his Virginia brigade on Henry House Hill, and would prove to be the rallying point for the retreating Confederates. The latter part of the day saw a complete reversal of Union gains. It was now the Union soldiers that were retreating. Through the inexperience on both sides at the command level, as well as the individual soldier, but sides missed the opportunity that could have easily won a decisive victory and brought a quick end to the war. As it was, the Union army fled from the field and returned to Washington. The Confederates remained in place, not pursuing the vulnerable Union army. The war would continue for almost four more years. Union casualties were 481 killed, 1011 wounded and 1216 captured or missing. Confederate losses were 387 killed, 1582 wounded and 13 captured or missing. The battle was considered a Confederate victory. The riker case measures 12 1/4" wide and 8 1/4" high. It has been provisioned on the back to hang from two nails or screws. This will make an inexpensive birthday or Christmas present for the Civil War collector in the family.
Your Price $50.00 USD
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