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Arcis-sur-Aube
Battle Name : Arcis-sur-Aube
Date(s) : 20 March 1814 - 21 March 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Day one consisted of French attacks all of which were repulsed. Day two was a French withdrawal and Schwarzenberg, in the face of a strong rearguard demonstration, did not attack in strength. The Allies again missed a golden opportunity to inflict a heavy defeat on Napoleon.
Location
A town on the river Aube about 87 miles east of southeast of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 30,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 43,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
