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Champaubert
Battle Name : Champaubert
Date(s) : 10 February 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Russian Foces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Poor command and staff work left the Russians isolated and devoid of cavalry. Determined fighting carried one of the brigades [Kornieloff's] back to the nearest larger force, Kapsevich's Corps.
Location
A village about 53 miles east of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 600 (4.00%)
Russian Foces
- Number engaged :
- 3,700
- Casualties :
- 2,400 (64.86%)
