20 Dec 1861

Battle of Dranesville

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Description: 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. Union Brig. Gen. 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.

http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va007.htm

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National Park Service

Added Mon, Jun 29 2009 at 3:16AM UTC by

Brandon samuels

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