When did the Battle of Montereau take place?
The Battle of Montereau took place on the 18th of February 1814. Napoleon ordered his forces to engage at this location while Allied troops held the town until that evening.
Questions about Battle of Montereau
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the French forces during the Battle of Montereau?
Napoleon personally directed the French army and Marshal Claude-Victor Perrin led elements of the force. Victor's son-in-law Chateau commanded a division but was fatally wounded during the fighting.
What were the casualty figures for the Allies in the Battle of Montereau?
According to Digby Smith, the Allies suffered losses of 1,400 killed and wounded with Prince Karl von Hohenlohe-Kirchberg among those killed. Another source cited by Smith recorded 4,895 Allied casualties and the loss of 15 guns.
Where did the Battle of Montereau occur geographically?
The battle occurred near Montereau-Fault-Yonne where the Seine River meets the Yonne River. Surville chateau overlooks the bridges and town from a height crowned by a steep slope next to the river.
How many Württembergers and Austrians fought in the Battle of Montereau?
There were 11,000 Württembergers and 4,000 Austrians present at the Battle of Montereau. Joseph Schäffer commanded an Austrian brigade consisting of infantry regiments Gyulai Nr. 21, Esterhazy Nr. 32 and Josef Colloredo Nr. 57.