Battle of Claye
| Battle of Claye | |||||||
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| Part of the War of the Sixth Coalition | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| France | Prussia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Jean Dominique Compans |
Karl Heinrich Maximilian Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg Friedrich Graf Kleist von Nollendorf | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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3,000 infantry 1,700 cavalry |
2,600 infantry 1,900 cavalry 16 cannons | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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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.