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Epierre


Battle Name : Epierre

Date(s) : 15 September 1793

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Sardinians]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Though well outnumbered the Sardinians fought hard and lost a lot of men before withdrawing.

Location

A village in southeastern France in the valley of the river Arc about 30 miles southeast of Chambéry. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
8,000

Casualties :
500 (6.25%)

Coalition Forces [Sardinians]

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
1,000 (16.67%)