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Montereau
Battle Name : Montereau
Date(s) : 18 February 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austro-Württemberg Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French force, with Napoleon in person, outnumbered their opponents by 2 to 1. The Allies were caught with their backs to a river and only one bridge available for retreat. One third of their number were killed or captured.
Location
A town at the confluence of the Yonne and Seine about 25 miles southeast of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 30,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (6.67%)
Austro-Württemberg Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 5,000 (33.33%)
