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Versailles
Battle Name : Versailles
Date(s) : 01 July 1815
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Hundred days ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Prussian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Both forces were composed entirely of cavalry. The Prussians outnumbered 6 to 1 were fortunate to extract over 300 of their men. This small victory raised the morale of the French forming up for the defence of Paris.
Location
A western suburb of Paris, France. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 750
- Casualties :
- 440 (58.67%)
