Battle of Dranesville

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Battle of Dranesville
Part of the American Civil War
Battle of Dranesville
Date December 20, 1861 Location Fairfax County, Virginia Result Union victory
Combatants
United States of America	Confederate States of America
Commanders
Edward O.C. Ord	J.E.B. Stuart
Casualties
71	230

McClellan's Operations in Northern Virginia
Ball's Bluff – Dranesville

The Battle of Dranesville took place on December 20, 1861, in Fairfax County, Virginia, as part of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's operations in northern Virginia during the American Civil War.

Confederate Brig. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart led a brigade-sized mixed force of cavalry, infantry, and artillery to protect a foraging expedition in the vicinity of Dranesville, Virginia. Union Brig. Gen. Edward O.C. Ord, advancing on the Georgetown Pike, encountered Stuart's cavalry. Both sides deployed as more units arrived on the field, and a sharp firefight developed. Stuart withdrew in the mid-afternoon after ensuring that his wagons were safely in the rear.

[edit] References

• National Park Service battle description

[edit] External links

• History of the Dranesville, Virginia, area (includes information about the battle)