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Meillerie


Battle Name : Meillerie

Date(s) : 21 June 1815

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Hundred days ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Allies were slow to get started on France's eastern border. This attack by Austrian cavalry, without any artillery support, threw back an all-arms force and chased it back to Evian.

Location

A village on the southern shore of Lac Leman [Lake Geneva] in France. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
2,500

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
1,800

Casualties :
73 (4.06%)