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Barbe-sur-Aube
Battle Name : Barbe-sur-Aube
Date(s) : 24 January 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 first attack by the Allies [III Corps, Army of Bohemia] in this sector. The French put up a fierce resistance until a second Corps [ IV ] came up to support III Corps. The French retired in good order on Troyes.
Location
A town some 33 miles east of Troyes, northeastern France. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,452
- Casualties :
- 700 (8.28%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,500
- Casualties :
- 1,400 (11.20%)
