Battle of Laon (1814)

Battle of Laon (France vs Prussia, & Russia) took place in 1814 during German campaign of 1813.

Battle facts

• Year: 1814
• Date: 9 March 1814
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: German campaign of 1813
• Side A: France
• Side B: Prussia,, Russia
• Commanders (A): Napoleon I, Michel Ney, Auguste de Marmont
• Commanders (B): Gebhard von Blücher, August von Gneisenau, Friedrich von Bülow, Ferdinand von Wintzingerode
• Casualties: 6,000–6,500 (France), 3,500–4,000 (Prussia, & Russia)
• Outcome: Coalition victory
• Coordinates: 49.566°, 3.621°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Laon · Wikidata entry