Historical Events tagged with "laon"

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Military & Warfare

Napoleon I Defeated at the Battle of Laon

March 10th, 1814 211 years ago

In March 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte faced a pivotal defeat at the Battle of Laon, located in northern France. This major engagement saw the French army confronting an alliance of forces, primarily composed of Prussian and Russian troops. The battle unfolded over several days, culminating in significant losses for the French, which severely weakened Napoleon's hold on power. The loss at Laon reflected the decline of Napoleon's military dominance, which had been unchallenged for several years.

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