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Guise
Battle Name : Guise
Date(s) : 24 June 1815
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Hundred days ,
Outcome : A victory for Prussian Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The 2nd Brigade of the Prussian I Corps were moving south and dealing with strongpoints on the way. The fortified town of Guise was defended by National Guard troops. The Prussian casualties were very light and the Garrison were disarmed and sent home. The Prussians then left a garrison in the town.
Location
A town on the river Oise about 94 miles northeast of Paris, France. (France)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 768
- Casualties :
- 768 (100.00%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,100
- Casualties :
- n/a
