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Fleurus, Gilly and Gosselies
Battle Name : Fleurus, Gilly and Gosselies
Date(s) : 15 June 1815
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Hundred days ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Prussian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Napoleon achieved almost complete surprise over the Allies with his crossing of the Sambre. Concentrated in a four mile band they were opposed by elements of the Prussian I Corps [von Ziethen's command]. The 24 squadrons of French cavalry were able to select the places in which to press the Prussians hard. In accordance with the allied plan Ziethen's corps fell back towards Sombreffe.
Location
Three villages 2 miles to 7 miles north to northeast of Charleroi, Belgium. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 600 (7.50%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 25,091
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (4.78%)
