Hoogstraaten
Battle Name : Hoogstraaten
Date(s) : 11 January 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Prussian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Bülow, commanding the III Prussian Corps of the Allies Army of the North had the extreme right wing/northern edge of the advance towards France. His advanced brigade drove back the smaller French force [which included elements of the Young Guard] towards Antwerp.
Location
A village about 19 miles northeast of Antwerp, Belgium. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,500
- Casualties :
- 747 (11.49%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- 461 (4.19%)