On this day, 164 years ago, July 21, 1861 (June 14, 1861 in the lunar calendar), the Battle of the Bourrun River broke out in the American Civil War. July 21, 1861-American Civil War: The Battle of Bourrun River breaks out. On July 21, 1861, the "First Battle of Manassas" broke out. This battle was also known as the "First Battle of the Bourrun River". This was the first large-scale battle between the two sides of the Civil War. Next, the victories of the "Seventh Day Battle" and the "Second Battle of Manassas" also made Robert Lee a success General Robert Lee was known as the savior of Richmond and the first valiant general of the Confederate Army. This battle, which was fought on August 29 - 30, 1861 on the old battlefield of the first Battle of Manassas, was called the "Second Battle of the Bourrun River." Comment: Times create heroes