Civil War Battle between Union Scouts and Mosby's Rangers

Union Scouts impersonate Confederate cavalry to surprise and defeat Mosby's Rangers in a battle near the Virginia-West Virginia border during the Civil War.

Union Army's Failed Attempt to Capture Mosby's Rangers

In 1863, Union Army attempted to capture and destroy Mosby's Rangers, a Confederate guerrilla unit. Despite being outnumbered, Mosby's men successfully repelled the attack, killing and capturing many Union soldiers. The event influenced modern special operations and irregular warfare.