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The following units and commanders of the French and Spanish armies fought in the Battle of Rocroi on May 19, 1643.
Army of Picardie
Louis II of Bourbon, Duc d'Enghien
Artillery
Henri de Chivre, Marquis de la Barre
| Division | Brigade | Regiments and Others |
|---|---|---|
| Henri de Saint-Nectaire, Marquis de la Ferte |
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| Francois de l'Hospital |
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Center (Army of Champagne) | 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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Army of Flanders
Captain General Don Francisco de Melo
Artillery
Alvaro de Melo
| Division | Brigade | Regiments and Others |
|---|---|---|
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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