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Battle of Laon

1814 • Picardie Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Blücher defeated Napoleon during his campaign in France.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Coalition victory.

Prussia & Russia

  • Commander: Gebhard v. Blücher
  • Strength: ca. 100.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.000

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 52.000
  • Casualties: ca. 12.000

Strategic Context

Repelling Napoleon's counter-offensive on the way to Paris.

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