Battle of Villersexel

Battle of Villersexel
Part of Franco-Prussian War

La bataille de Villersexel by Alphonse de Neuville (1834-1885).
Date9 January 1871
Location
Result French victory
Belligerents

 North German Confederation

 French Republic
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of Prussia August von Werder France Charles Denis Bourbaki
Strength
15,000 20,000
Casualties and losses

578


438 dead or wounded,
140 captured

1,354


654 dead or wounded,
700 captured

The Battle of Villersexel took place on 9 January 1871 as part of the Franco-Prussian War. Elements of the French Armée de l'Est under General Bourbaki engaged August von Werder's German forces. It resulted in a French victory.