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Les Rousses Pass
Battle Name : Les Rousses Pass
Date(s) : 28 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 Austrians launched a dawn assault against the French National Guard units holding this important pass. The National Guard held up well until they attempted an over ambitious counter-attack. Austrian cavalry took them in the flank. The Austrians thus gained a vital pass into the Saône valley.
Location
A pass in the French Jura mountains near the village of Morez about 16 miles north of Geneva. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
