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

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.

Sketch of the Affair at Dranesville, Va.Matz, Otto H., 1895

Sketch of the Affair at Dranesville, Va.
Matz, Otto H., 1895

National Park Service battle description

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

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