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Paris
Battle Name : Paris
Date(s) : 30 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
The battle by which the Allies took Paris was fought mainly on the northern edge. Initially poor generalship and staff work fed Allied troops [Russians] in piecemeal and they suffered heavy losses before the troops of other Allied armies joined them. Over five thousand of the Allies 6,700 losses were Russians in the early phase of the battle.
Location
Paris the capital of France. Fighting took place on the northern edge from Monmartre to Romanville. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 41,000
- Casualties :
- 5,000 (12.20%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 58,100
- Casualties :
- 6,705 (11.54%)
