The Battle of Dranesville (Drainsville) was a battle that occurred on December the 20th, 1861 during the American Civil War. J E B Stuart, commanding 2500 Confederates, attacked 4500 Federals under Ord, who was engaged in loading his forage wagons. The fight was short, but severe. The Confederates were greatly outnumbered and were defeated. Research Battle of Dranesville