When the Invasion of France began in 1813, a decree was signed to call for 101,640 more men to be raised from the National Guard in protection of the country. Two divisions were present at the Battle of Fère-Champenoise, where they fought heroically, though the battle ended in a coalition victory. At the Battle of Paris, the National Guard were again at the forefrunt, but were unable to stop the enemy, though they fought very hard and heroically.