KnowraFirst Battle of Bull RunLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to First Battle of Bull Run, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 3Related 4Compared with 2Anaconda PlanRelated: The Union defeat reinforced the need for a longer strategy rather than a quick victory.Army of Northern VirginiaRelated: The battle established the need for a durable Confederate field force in Virginia.Army of the PotomacRelated: The Union defeat exposed the need for a trained, organized force in the East.John Bell HoodRelated: Hood’s early Confederate service included command of a Texas regiment at this battle.