Dranesville
Civil War Virginia

American Civil War
December 20, 1861

Brigadier General 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.

Union Brigadier General E.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.

Result(s): Union victory

Location: Fairfax County

Campaign: McClellan's Operations in Northern Virginia (October-December 1861) previous battle in campaign Campaigns

Date(s): December 20, 1861

Principal Commanders: Brigadier General E.O.C. Ord [US]; Brigadier General J.E.B. Stuart [CS]

Forces Engaged: Brigades

Estimated Casualties: 301 total (US 71; CS 230)

Advance of the Skirmishers of the Bucktail Rifles on the Confederate Position at Drainsville, Virginia

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