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Namur
Battle Name : Namur
Date(s) : 20 June 1815
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Hundred days ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Prussian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Following up the French withdrawing from Waterloo the over enthusiastic Prussians rushed headlong at the defenders of the fortified city of Namur and were bloodily repulsed.
Location
An important city at the confluence of the rivers Sambre and Meuse in Belgium. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 24,000
- Casualties :
- 1,300 (5.42%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,500
- Casualties :
- 1,700 (14.78%)
