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Givet and Charlemont
Battle Name : Givet and Charlemont
Date(s) : 22 August 1815 - 24 September 1815
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Hundred days ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This was the last of a large series of fortresses to be subdued. It was manned by National Guard troops, one Line Infantry regiment plus officer refugees from Waterloo. The attacking force included the British siege artillery train.
Location
Twin fortresses on either side of the river Meuse only 44 miles south of Waterloo and 144 miles northeast of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 14,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
