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
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
Date20 March 1814
Location
Limonest, France
45°50′13″N 4°46′19″E
Result Coalition victory
Belligerents
 Austrian Empire
 Grand Duchy of Hesse		  First French Empire
Commanders and leaders
Prince Frederick of Hessen-Homburg Pierre Augereau
Units involved
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
War of the Sixth Coalition:
Campaign in north-east France
200km
125miles
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