Battle of Limonest
The Battle of Limonest (20 March 1814) saw 30,000-53,000 Austrian and Hessian troops led by Prince Frederick of Hessen-Homburg defeat 20,000-23,000 French troops under Marshal Pierre Augereau.
| Battle of Limonest | |||||||
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| Part of the Campaign of France of the Sixth Coalition | |||||||
Charge of the 13th Cuirassiers Regiment at the Battle of Limonest, 20 March 1814, by Theodore Jung | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Austrian Empire Grand Duchy of Hesse | First French Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Prince Frederick of Hessen-Homburg | Pierre Augereau | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
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I Corps II Corps VI German Corps | Army of the Rhône | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 30,000-53,000, 112 guns | 20,000-23,000, 36 guns | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 2,900-3,000 | 1,000-2,000 | ||||||
Location within France | |||||||
current battle
Napoleon in command
Napoleon not in command
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