Battle of Claye

Battle of Claye
Part of the War of the Sixth Coalition
Combat of Claye, 27 March 1814 by Eugène Lami, 1831
Date 28 March 1814 Location Claye, France Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
France	Prussia
Commanders and leaders
Jean Dominique Compans	Czettritz und Neuhaus [de] Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg Friedrich Graf Kleist von Nollendorf
Strength
3,000 infantry 1,700 cavalry	2,600 infantry 1,900 cavalry 16 cannons
Casualties and losses
200 dead 150 captured	600 dead 145–500 captured

The Battle of Claye took place during the War of the Sixth Coalition. Both sides made advances, but the French force, which was perceived by the Prussians to be much smaller, dealt many casualties to the Prussian troops. Some sources claim the battle was a victory for Prussia, while others claim the battle may have resulted in a French victory.

References

48°56′38″N 2°40′05″E / 48.9438°N 2.668°E / 48.9438; 2.668

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