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Voreppe
Battle Name : Voreppe
Date(s) : 02 April 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A 'mopping-up' operation, although combattants were not yet aware that Paris had fallen. French morale was very low, casualties were low on both sides. Many of the French soldiers did not surrender they merely dispersed and went home.
Location
A village about 11 miles northwest of Grenoble and about 37 miles upstream [river Isère] from Romans-sur-l'Isère, southern France. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,300
- Casualties :
- 1,300 (100.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
