Gebhard von Blucher

ModernGeneralPrussia1742 — 1819

Prussian field marshal who helped defeat Napoleon at Waterloo.

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Quick Facts

Born

1742

Died

1819

Country

Prussia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score55.5

Gebhard von Blucher — Complete Timeline

1813 AD

Battle of LeipzigWar

Blücher commanded the Prussian army at the Battle of Leipzig, the largest battle in Europe before World War I. His aggressive pursuit of French forces contributed to the decisive allied victory that ended Napoleon's control of Germany.

War of the Sixth CoalitionBattle of NationsDecisive Victory

Impact: global

1814 AD

Battle of La RothièreWar◆ Major

Blücher commanded the Prussian and Russian forces in a victory over Napoleon at La Rothière. The battle forced Napoleon to retreat and allowed the allies to advance into France, but Blücher's subsequent defeat at Champaubert showed Napoleon's resilience.

War of the Sixth CoalitionFrench CampaignAllied Victory

Impact: regional

1815 AD

Battle of WaterlooWar

Blücher's Prussian army marched to the aid of Wellington at Waterloo, arriving in the late afternoon. The Prussian attack on Napoleon's right flank turned the battle into a decisive allied victory, ending the Napoleonic Wars.

Napoleonic WarsHundred DaysDecisive Victory

Impact: global