Battle of the Wabash (Coryia)
The Battle of the Wabash was the first engagement by the French on Laqux. It is notable for the amount of Prussian casualties caused because of the river crossing required.
Battle of the Wabash (Coryia) | |||||||
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Part of War of the First Coalition | |||||||
File:French Infantry at Wabash.jpg French Infantry at the Battle of the Wabash by Jean Depart | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
File:Flag of France-Napoleon.pngFrench Empire | File:Flag of Prussia.pngKingdom of Prussia | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
File:Flag of France-Napoleon.pngJean-François Pierrat | File:Flag of Prussia.pngAldo Ludwig | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
10,000 | 28,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
2,900 | 9,800-11,000 |