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Arcis-sur-Aube


Battle Name : Arcis-sur-Aube

Date(s) : 20 March 1814 - 21 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

Day one consisted of French attacks all of which were repulsed. Day two was a French withdrawal and Schwarzenberg, in the face of a strong rearguard demonstration, did not attack in strength. The Allies again missed a golden opportunity to inflict a heavy defeat on Napoleon.

Location

A town on the river Aube about 87 miles east of southeast of Paris. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
30,000

Casualties :
n/a

Allied Forces

Number engaged :
43,000

Casualties :
n/a