 Complete the following phrase:  In the 1814 campaign in France, Friant and his 1st Division of the Old Guard fought a successful defensive action against Gyulais Austrians at Bar-sur-Aube on 24 January. Friant took part in Napoleons surprise counter-offensive against Blüchers Army of Silesia, gaining victories at Montmirail 11 February, Château-Thierry 12 February, and Vauchamps 14 February 1814. Friants Old Guard was the core and reserve of the Emperors masse de manoeuvre. They were committed to battle in the bloody and indecisive clash at Craonne 7 March 1814, the reverse at 