Battle of La Rothière

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Battle of La Rothière
Part of the War of the Sixth Coalition
Date February 1, 1814 Location Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
French Empire	Prussia
Commanders
Napoleon I of France	Blücher
Strength
40,000	110,000
Casualties and losses
6,000	6,000

The Battle of La Rothière was fought on February 1, 1814 between the French Empire and Prussia. The French were led by Napoleon Bonaparte and the Prussians by Blücher. The battle was caused by France imposing humilliating treaties upon Prussia leading to an uprising. Attacked by a large Prussian force, the French managed to hold until they could retreat under cover of darkness. La Rothiére was Napoleon's first defeat on French soil.

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• Battle of La Rothiere 1814: map, diagrams, order of battle

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