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July 21, 1861 Union Army Suffers Defeat at First Battle of Bull Run   The Union Army under General Irvin McDowell suffered a defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run when troops fell back to Washington. Confederate General Thomas … Continue reading →

July 20th, 1864 Battle of Peachtree Creek   Confederate General John Bell Hood unsuccessfully attacked William T. Sherman at Peachtree Creek. Hoods unsuccessful attack cost him 20,000 of his force of 25%. The union only had 1,800 causalities.