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Bar-sur-Aube


Battle Name : Bar-sur-Aube

Date(s) : 26 February 1814 - 27 February 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

Napoleon, having moved north to deal with Blücher, left Oudinot to hold the line of the Aube. He badly positioned his force on both sides of the river and brought only 8 of his 60 available guns into action. Oudinot pulled back and gave up the line of the Aube.

Location

A town on the river Aube about 120 miles southeast of Paris. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
30,000

Casualties :
3,100 (10.33%)

Allied Forces

Number engaged :
30,000

Casualties :
1,900 (6.33%)