The following units and commanders of the French and Spanish armies fought in the Battle of Rocroi on May 19, 1643.
French forces
Army of Picardie
Louis II of Bourbon, Duc d'Enghien
Artillery
Henri de Chivre, Marquis de la Barre
- 12 sub-par guns in two batteries
Division | Brigade | Regiments and Others |
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Henri de Saint-Nectaire, Marquis de la Ferte |
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Francois de l'Hospital |
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Center (Army of Champagne)
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Marquis d'Espenan |
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General la Valiere |
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Right Wing
|
Jean, Comte de Gassion |
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Duc d'Enghien |
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Reserve
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Spanish forces
Army of Flanders
Captain General Don Francisco de Melo
Artillery
Alvaro de Melo
- 18 guns in nine batteries
Division | Brigade | Regiments and Others |
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Left Wing
|
Juan Perez de Vivero |
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Pedro de Villamor |
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Center
|
Paul Bernard Conde de Fontaine |
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Antonio de Quevado |
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Right Wing
|
Conde de Bucquoy |
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Jacinto de Vera |
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Reserve
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Sources
- Higgins, David. "Battle File: Rocroi, 19 May 1643." Strategy & Tactics, Number 244 (July 2007).
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