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Schwarzhausen


Battle Name : Schwarzhausen

Date(s) : 13 April 1813

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for Prussian Forces over French Allies [Saxon]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Still part of the follow up to Napoleon's retreat this tiny engagement shows how far the Saxons had moved from their French alliance. They had no stomach to fight fellow Germans and joined the Prussians.

Location

A town in eastern Germany about 6 miles southeast of Eisenach. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Allies [Saxon]

Number engaged :
411

Casualties :
411 (100.00%)

Prussian Forces

Number engaged :
50

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)