Battles & Campaigns · 1814
Battle of Gué-à-Tresmes
Gué-à-Tresmes, Seine-et-Marne, France
What happened
Blücher's army was making a dash for Paris along the Ourcq River. Marmont and Mortier, standing between Blücher and the capital, attacked and pushed the Prussians north. Kleist's counterattacks failed, and the Russians could not cross the river to help.
Why it matters
The French held Blücher back from Paris. When Napoleon's main army approached, Blücher gave up his push and retreated north.
What came next
Blücher crossed the Aisne, and the next big battle was at Craonne on 7 March 1814.
Did you know?
Kleist thought he was facing Napoleon himself, because French soldiers shouted 'Vive l'Empereur!'
Timeline
- 28 Feb 1814French attack at Gué-à-Tresmes.
- 1 Mar 1814Kleist's counterattacks fail.
- 3–4 Mar 1814Blücher crosses the Aisne.
- 7 Mar 1814Battle of Craonne.