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Halle
Battle Name : Halle
Date(s) : 02 May 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Prussian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This French advance, on the same day as the battle of Lützen, was intended to secure a crossing of the river Saale northwest of Leipzig. The French force was outnumbered and without cavalry. It was severely repulsed. Although Prussian casualty figures are not known they are said to be light.
Location
A town on the river Saale 20 miles northwest of Leipzig. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,600
- Casualties :
- 800 (30.77%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,800
- Casualties :
- n/a
