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Pirna
Battle Name : Pirna
Date(s) : 22 August 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This was the first clash after the summer armistice which had not worked in Napoleon's favour. In this engagement the Russians pushed the French back to Dresden about 5 miles. Casualties were light on both sides.
Location
A village on the river Elbe about 5 miles southeast of Dresden, northeastern Germany. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 28,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Russian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 30,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
