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Since Loudoun County was so close to the Union capital of Washington, D.C. the armies from both sides crossed over this area many times during the Civil War. The most important battle in Loudoun County, the Battle of Balls Bluff, occurred in October of 1861 on the bluffs overlooking the Potomac River just outside Leesburg. This area had a high ridge several miles north of Leesburg and by proximity to the river was a difficult place from which to easily retreat. There was no bridge and not enough boats to handle the men, ammunition and equipment.
About 1700 men fought this battle. When it was over, the Confederates had won after a final charge which drove many of the Union troops into the river. Some Union soldiers drowned, others were wounded and still others were marched as prisoners to Leesburg.
Small skirmishes were fought in many places including Aldie, Leesburg, Hamilton, Waterford, Middleburg and Purcellville. These skirmishes were usually surprise attacks by a small number of soliders and were often for the purposes of taking food, livestock, supplies and ammunition. Although these skirmishes were not considered to be major battles, people from both sides were sometimes killed or wounded in these attacks.
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