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Battle of Caen
Part of the 1st German invasion of France
Date18th January 1775
Location
Near Caen, Normandy
Result Decisive German victory; retreat of French 1st Army deeper into French territory.
Biligerents
Germany Revolutionary Germany
Dutch Republic German Netherlands
Belgium German Belgium
Île-de-France France
Commanders and leaders
Germany Johann Karl Carl Île-de-France Armand De Neufchatel
Strength
42,000 Infantry
8,000 Cavalry
50,000 Artillery
34,790 Infantry
3,860 Cavalry
24,000 Artillery
Casualties and losses
33,116 dead or wounded 36,111 dead or wounded