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Vic-en-Bigorre


Battle Name : Vic-en-Bigorre

Date(s) : 19 March 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

Soult was searching for a line to hold but he was again forced back. He withdrew south to Tarbes.

Location

A village on the river Adour just over 10 miles north of Tarbes. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
8,000

Casualties :
300 (3.75%)

Allied Forces

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
250 (2.08%)