St Dizier
Battle Name : St Dizier
Date(s) : 27 January 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Russian Foces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A purely cavalry encounter in which the French superior numbers repulsed the Russian probe. The Russian withdrew along the river Marne.
Location
A town on the river Marne about 128 miles east of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,100
- Casualties :
- n/a
Russian Foces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- n/a