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Compiègne-sur-Oise


Battle Name : Compiègne-sur-Oise

Date(s) : 27 June 1815

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

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Allied Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A significant part [numbers not recorded] of d'Erlon's shattered I Corps were retreating towards Paris. About 6,000 of Ziethen's I Corps attempted to block their route. The French fought them off and were able to slip round them and continue their retreat.

Location

A town on the river Oise about 44 miles northeast of Paris, France. (France)