28.2k views
4 votes
Why was the Civil War’s first large battle, the first Battle of Bull Run, so shocking?

User Vikram K
by
7.7k points

2 Answers

4 votes
There were many casualties on both sides 
User Meme Overlord
by
8.9k points
5 votes
People didn't think it was going to be as brutal as it was. 
User Pixelkicks
by
8.0k points