What were the dates of the Six Days' Campaign during 1814?
The Six Days' Campaign took place from the 10th of February to the 15th of February 1814. This period included four consecutive battles where Napoleon defeated separated Coalition forces.
Questions about Six Days' Campaign
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many troops did Napoleon command in the Six Days' Campaign compared to Blücher's Army of Silesia?
Napoleon commanded a force of approximately 30,000 men against Blücher's Army of Silesia which numbered between 50,000 and 56,000 soldiers. Despite this numerical disadvantage, Napoleon inflicted 17,750 casualties on the enemy while losing only 3,400 men.
Which specific battles occurred during the Six Days' Campaign starting on the 10th of February 1814?
The campaign began with the Battle of Champaubert on the 10th of February followed by Montmirail on the 11th of February. The fighting continued at Château-Thierry on the 12th of February and concluded with the Battle of Vauchamps on the 14th of February near Étoges.
Who were the commanders leading the Coalition armies that invaded France in early 1814?
Prince Schwarzenberg led the Army of Bohemia while Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher commanded the Army of Silesia. These forces included Austrian, Russian, Prussian, Bavarian, and Württemberg troops crossing the Rhine in late December 1813 and January 1814.
What was the outcome of the War of the Sixth Coalition after the Six Days' Campaign ended?
Napoleon signed the Treaty of Fontainebleau and abdicated unconditionally before being exiled to the island of Elba. Louis XVIII became king and the Treaty of Paris formally ended the War of the Sixth Coalition on the 30th of May 1814.