Battle of Laon




March 9, 1814 - March 10, 1814

Aiming to deflect the Allied advance on Paris, Napoleon hoped to attack Marshal Blucher's army at Lâon. Unfortunately Marshal Marmont's corps arrived late and the Prussians launched a night attack upon the tired soldiers, routing them. The next day Blucher attacked and the French held their own before Napoleon decided to withdraw at the end of the day.


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