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Mèry-sur-Seine
Battle Name : Mèry-sur-Seine
Date(s) : 22 February 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces [Russo-Prussian] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Napoleon with his main force was moving generally southeast in pursuit of Schwarzenberg, Army of Bohemia. He was greatly surprise to hear of this attack by Blücheron his left flank rear. The French were forced to pull back over to hold the line of the Seine.
Location
A village on the river Seine about 66 miles southeast of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,600
- Casualties :
- 800 (22.22%)
Allied Forces [Russo-Prussian]
- Number engaged :
- 6,200
- Casualties :
- 800 (12.90%)
