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Nemours
Battle Name : Nemours
Date(s) : 16 February 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Another raid and storm this time by Platov's Cossacks of the Allied Army of Bohemia. This was a severe blow to the morale of the French army as this was the depot of the Imperial Guard. The Allies were now about 40 miles to the southeast of Paris.
Location
A town on the river Loing about 10 miles south of Fontainbleau and little more than 40 miles from Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 600
- Casualties :
- 600 (100.00%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,100
- Casualties :
- n/a
