Skirmish at Miskel Farm
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The Skirmish at Miskel Farm, also known as the Fight at Miskel Farm or Gunfight at Miskel Farm, was a skirmish during the American Civil War. It took place April 1, 1863, near Broad Run in Loudoun County, Virginia, between Mosby's Rangers and the 1st Vermont Cavalry as part of Mosby's operations in Northern Virginia. The 2nd Pennsylvania surprised and attacked the Rangers, who were bivouacked on the farm of Thomas Miskel. The Rangers successfully defended the attack and subsequently routed the 2nd Pennsylvania, inflicting heavy casualties and taking many prisoners.
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Skirmish at Miskel Farm | |||||||
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States of America | Confederate States of America | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Henry C. Flint † | John S. Mosby | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
1st Vermont Cavalry Regiment | 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry | ||||||
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150 | 70 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
106 (9 killed, 15 wounded, 82 captured) | 4 (1 killed 3 wounded) | ||||||
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