Battle of Saint-Dizier

The Battle of Saint-Dizier was fought on 26 March 1814, between the Russian Army under Ferdinand Wintzingerode and The French Army, also known as ‘La Grande Armée’ commanded by Napoleon Bonaparte. The battle was part of Napoleon's Campaign of France, which took place during the War of the Sixth Coalition. It was Napoleon's last military victory before the surrender of Paris and his subsequent abdication.

This article is about the March 1814 battle between Napoleon and Wintzingerode. For the January 1814 battle between Milhaud and Lanskoy, see Battle of Saint-Dizier (January 1814).
Battle of Saint-Dizier
Part of the Campaign of France of the Sixth Coalition

Charge of the dragoons of the Imperial Guard at the Battle of Saint-Dizier
Date26 March 1814
Location
Saint-Dizier, France
48°38′18″N 4°56′59″E
Result French victory
Belligerents
 France  Russia
Commanders and leaders
Napoleon Bonaparte Ferdinand Wintzingerode
Strength
10,000–34,000 8,000–10,000, mostly cavalry
Casualties and losses
600 1,500–2,500
18 guns
Location within France
War of the Sixth Coalition:
Campaign in north-east France
200km
125miles
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