President Abraham Lincoln issues General War Order No. 1, which calls for a coordinated land and naval attack on Confederate forces no later than by February 22. A supplemental order designates Joseph E. Johnston’s forces at Manassas as the target.
President Abraham Lincoln issues General War Order No. 1, which calls for a coordinated land and naval attack on Confederate forces no later than by February 22. A supplemental order designates Joseph E. Johnston’s forces at Manassas as the target.
