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Soissons 2
Battle Name : Soissons 2
Date(s) : 03 March 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A very lightly contested negotiated surrender. In a move that almost amounted to treachery the Allies were handed this important river crossing just as Napoleon was closing in on them. The French were allowed to march out with six guns and no conditions which indicates how much te Allies want the crossing.
Location
A town on the river Aisne about 44 miles northeast of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 1,000
- Casualties :
- 143 (14.30%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 45,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
