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La Ferté-sur-Aube
Battle Name : La Ferté-sur-Aube
Date(s) : 28 February 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
When Oudinot pulled back from Bar-sur-Aube [27 Feb.] Macdonald was left 'hung out to dry' as the extreme right wing of Napoleon's scattered corps. Only a few of the Austrian troops came into action and Macdonald was able to extricate most of his force while giving up this river crossing point.
Location
A village on the river Aube about 13 miles up stream from Bar-sur-Aube, France. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,500
- Casualties :
- 600 (24.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 23,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
