Judith Henry, a bedridden widow, insisted on remaining in her house at the center of this battle and was killed by a shell, giving her name to the primary area being contested.
Judith Henry, a bedridden widow, insisted on remaining in her house at the center of this battle and was killed by a shell, giving her name to the primary area being contested. If not for Colonel Nathan "Shanks" Evans' ability to sniff out the Union feint, the Confederate left flank would have fallen. Also, Robert Patterson's inability to engage in the Shenandoah allowed Joseph E. Johnston to bring reinforcements. This battle was the scene of Barnard Bee's famous words as well as a uniform mixup that sealed the day for Irvin McDowell's troops. FTP, name this victory for Beauregard, during which Stonewall Jackson received his nickname just outside of Manassas.
Judith Henry, a bedridden widow, insisted on remaining in her house at the center of this battle and was killed by a shell, giving her name to the primary area being contested.
{First Bull Run} (accept “First Manassas” before it is mentioned; prompt on partial answer or after it is mentioned)