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Bar-sur-Aube
Battle Name : Bar-sur-Aube
Date(s) : 26 February 1814 - 27 February 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
Napoleon, having moved north to deal with Blücher, left Oudinot to hold the line of the Aube. He badly positioned his force on both sides of the river and brought only 8 of his 60 available guns into action. Oudinot pulled back and gave up the line of the Aube.
Location
A town on the river Aube about 120 miles southeast of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 30,000
- Casualties :
- 3,100 (10.33%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 30,000
- Casualties :
- 1,900 (6.33%)
