Skirmish at Hanging Rock Pass
Aftermath
Aftermath
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Following the attack, Union forces retreated and the Confederates remained in control of Romney. Union forces suffered 3 men killed, 50\+ wounded, and 5 captured. Confederates suffered light casualties.

On October 24, Union forces returned to the area to drive the Confederates from the town. The column was made up of the 4th Ohio, 5th Ohio, 8th Ohio, 3rd West Viriginia, and Ringgold Cavalry. They attack on the 25th and 26th and defeated the defending Confederate militia, occupying Romney until 1862\.


Why did the Union forces retreat after the initial battle?