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Avesnes-sur-Helpe
Battle Name : Avesnes-sur-Helpe
Date(s) : 22 June 1815
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Hundred days ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A rather lucky Prussian shot hit the main magazine of the fortress which exploded. The garrison, mostly National Guard, surrendered. The 200 Line troops were made prisoners of war and the NG were disarmed and sent home.
Location
A town about 50 miles south of Waterloo and 115 miles northeast of Paris, France. (France)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 1,900
- Casualties :
- 1,900 (100.00%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
