What happened on August 16th 1862?

On August 16, 1862, the Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Second Battle of Manassas, began during the American Civil War. This battle was fought between the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army, commanded by Major General John Pope. The battle lasted until August 30 and resulted in a decisive Confederate victory, further solidifying Lee's reputation as a formidable military leader and significantly impacting Union morale and strategy.