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Belfort
Battle Name : Belfort
Date(s) : 24 December 1813 - 12 April 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrian actually involved over 9,000 men but their strength at any one time was in the region of 3,000. On surrender it was found that about 1,000 Frenchmen had been killed or died of sickness. The remainder were disarmed and allowed to go home.
Location
A fortress in eastern France about 47 miles northeast of Besançon. (France)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (100.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
