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Reichenbach [Markersdorf]
Battle Name : Reichenbach [Markersdorf]
Date(s) : 22 May 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Russo-Prussian withdrawal was taking them southeast. Although the French won the ground this was a successful rearguard action which not only inflicted higher casualties on the French but which also delayed them for two days. One day of fighting and a second day to replace a bridge over the river Neisse.
Location
On the Polish-German border about 7 miles west of Görlitz. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 14,000
- Casualties :
- 1,900 (13.57%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 16,000
- Casualties :
- 1,100 (6.88%)
