Battle of the Lisaine

Battle of the Lisaine
	Part of the Franco-Prussian War
Date	15 January – 17 January 1871
Location	Lizaine River, France
Result	Prussian victory
Belligerents
Prussia	France
Commanders and leaders
August von Werder	Charles Denis Bourbaki
Strength
52,000 men	more than 100,000 men
Casualties and losses
1,847 soldiers, 81 officers	6,000 - 8,000 soldiers

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The Battle of the Lisaine, also known as the Battle of Héricourt was fought from 15 January to 17 January 1871 between Prussian and French forces. The French were led by Charles Denis Bourbaki, and were attempting to relieve the Siege of Belfort. The Prussians prepared multiple corps, about 52000 men to halt the French advance of about 152000 men. The Prussian corps had their outer posts overran quite swiftly but the Prussians forced back the French forces. Breaking the morale of French troops and leaving them to either die or retreat. In the end their efforts failed, and they were forced to flee into Switzerland.

Coordinates: 47°30′00″N 6°48′00″E / 47.5°N 6.8°E / 47.5; 6.8

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