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Altenburg
Battle Name : Altenburg
Date(s) : 28 September 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
An amazing Streifkorps raid. A mixed nations force of Hussars, Dragoons and Cossacks ambushed a vastly superior force of crack French cavalry [Imperial Guard]. The French were totally broken and fled losing a third of their number.
Location
A town in northeastern Germany 25 miles south of Leipzig. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,500
- Casualties :
- 2,100 (32.31%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- 200 (13.33%)
