CHAPTER III.

BATTLE OF MANASSAS, OR BULL RUN.

Commanders on both Sides generally Veterans of the Mexican War--General Irvin McDowell's Preconceived Plan--Johnston reinforces Beauregard and approves his Plans--General Bernard E. Bee--Analysis of the Fight--Superb Work of the Federal Artillery--Christening of "Stonewall Jackson"--McDowell's Gallant Effort to recover Lost Power--Before he was shorn of his Artillery he was the Samson of the Field--The Rout-- Criticism of McDowell--Tyler's Reconnoissance--Ability of the Commanding Generals tested 42