On August 28, 1862, Major General John Pope’s Army of Virginia clashed with “Stonewall” Jackson at Brawner Farm—setting the stage for a critical moment in Civil War history. Just days later, the arrival of Lt. General James Longstreet changed everything.

Join Dr. Bradley Gottfried for a detailed, map-based exploration of the Battle of Second Bull Run and its dramatic shift in momentum.

About the Author:

Bradley M. Gottfried is a retired college educator and administrator with over 40 years in higher education, including 17 years as a college president. A lifelong Civil War enthusiast from the Philadelphia area, he has authored 19 books on the subject—a number of them focused on Gettysburg and campaign map studies. Now based in the Chambersburg/Gettysburg area, Brad is a licensed battlefield guide at Antietam and a licensed town guide in Gettysburg.