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Brienne
Battle Name : Brienne
Date(s) : 29 January 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A significant battle with Napoleon in charge. The Allies were winning [ had won !] but they took their 'eye off the ball' too soon. Night attacks by the French threw the Allies back and, in spite of their counter-attacks they could not regain the town.
Location
A town about 107 miles east southeast of Paris (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 36,000
- Casualties :
- 3,500 (9.72%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 28,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (10.71%)
