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Battle of Rocquencourt

1815 • Île-de-France Scharmützel

Historical Overview

Last major engagement before Paris; French victory against Prussian cavalry.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Exelmans
  • Strength: ca. 3.000
  • Casualties: ca. 100

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Sohr
  • Strength: ca. 1.500
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Strategic Context

Delaying the Allied advance on Paris after Waterloo.

Related Literature

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Trafalgar: Great Battles and Sieges

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Die Schlacht: Waterloo 1815

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