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Schönebeck
Battle Name : Schönebeck
Date(s) : 08 November 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
The French were a sortie in strength, on a foraging mission, from Magdeburg. The Russians almost succeeded in cutting them off from their base. Russian numbers are not exactly known.
Location
A small town on the river Elbe about 10 miles southeast of Magdeburg, northeastern Germany. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 400 (5.00%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- n/a
