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Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube

March 20–21, 1814 · Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube

Part of Napoleonic Wars

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Schwarzenberg's main army held off Napoleon, who then turned east against its rear.

Sides

Coalition

Kingdom of Bavaria
Kingdom of Prussia
Austrian Empire
Russian Empire
Alexander I of Russia military commander Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg military commander

French Empire and allies

France
Napoleon military commander Michel Ney military commander