The fire of the cannon was then redoubled, and Jackson's line advanced with cheers.

Before this charge, the Federal line broke, and Jackson pressed forward, allowing them no respite.
General Lee then threw forward Longstreet, who, knowing what was expected of him, was already moving.

The enemy were pressed thus in front and on their flank, as Lee had no doubt intended, in forming his peculiar line.

The corps of Jackson and Longstreet closed in like two iron arms; the Federal forces were driven from position to position; the glare of their cannon, more and more distant, indicated that they had abandoned further contest, and at ten at night the darkness put an end to the battle and pursuit.

General Pope was retreating with his defeated forces toward Washington.
On the next day, Lee dispatched Jackson to turn Centreville and cut off the retreat of General Pope.