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Title
What will they say in Paris after this victory?
Description
Battle of La Rothiere
Subject
Source
Publisher
Date
1814-02-01
Scenario#
AN10
Location
La Rothière, France
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of La Rothière was fought on the 1st of February 1814 between the French Empire and allied army of Austria, Prussia, Russia, and German States previously allied with France. The French were led by Emperor Napoleon and the coalition army was under the command of Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. The battle took place in severe weather conditions (wet snowstorm). The French were defeated but managed to hold until they could retreat under cover of darkness.
Narrative Source
Wikipedia: Battle of La Rothiere
External Link
Combatants
French Empire
Austria, Prussia, Russia
Additional Information
War of the Sixth Coalition
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