Battle of the Wabash

The Battle of the Wabash was the first engagement by the French on Laqux. It is notable for the amount of Prussian casualties caused because of the river crossing required.
== Background ==
After the start of the War of the First Coalition, Major General Jean-François Pierrat was sent across the sea into Prussia (now Iraq) to invade the Prussian mainland. 
== Battle ==
After landing 2 days prior, Jean's forces were ready for offensive engagements. On January 12, 1813, Jean's forces encountered Aldo Ludwig's force who caught by surprise by Jean. Aldo woke up to artillery and guns only 15 metres from his tent, swiftly Aldo got onto his horse and began rallying his forces for a counterattack that would not come for another 3 hours.