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Meillerie
Battle Name : Meillerie
Date(s) : 21 June 1815
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Hundred days ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Allies were slow to get started on France's eastern border. This attack by Austrian cavalry, without any artillery support, threw back an all-arms force and chased it back to Evian.
Location
A village on the southern shore of Lac Leman [Lake Geneva] in France. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,800
- Casualties :
- 73 (4.06%)
