Laubressel
Battle Name : Laubressel
Date(s) : 03 March 1814 - 04 March 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Schwarzenberg had retreated before Napoleon. Napoleon went north to deal with Blücher, Schwarzenberg then advanced towards Paris. Macdonald had insufficient forces to stop the Allies [Bavarians and Russians] and he fell back towards Nogent-sur-Seine.
Location
A town on the river Barse about 6 miles east of Troyes, France. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (15.00%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 32,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (3.13%)