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Etauliers


Battle Name : Etauliers

Date(s) : 06 April 1814

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Anglo-Portugese force captured 320 French soldiers. The remainder mostly dispersed and went home although they were not yet aware that Napoleon had abdicated.

Location

A village about 4 miles east of the estuary of the river Gironde, western France. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
2,000

Casualties :
320 (16.00%)

Allied Forces

Number engaged :
2,500

Casualties :
20 (0.80%)