History The Napoleonic Wars Questions
The Battle of Ligny was a significant battle that took place on June 16, 1815, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was fought between the French army, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Prussian army, commanded by Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. The battle occurred in present-day Belgium, near the village of Ligny. The French emerged victorious, defeating the Prussians and forcing them to retreat. However, the battle was not decisive in the overall outcome of the Napoleonic Wars, as it was overshadowed by the Battle of Waterloo, which took place two days later.