La Rothière (Allied Campaign in France)

Fought February 1, 1814, between 32,000 French, under Napoleon, and 100,000 Pru ians , Ru ians, and Würtembergers, under Blucher. Napoleon held a strong position, where he was attacked by Blucher, whom he succeeded in holding at bay till late in the afternoon, when Blucher Blucher captured the village of La Rothière. Napoleon with the Young Guard retook the village, and the battle ended with the French in po e ion of the field. The French lost 5,000, the allies about 8,000, and Napoleon was enabled to continue his retirement without molestation.