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Sehestadt
Battle Name : Sehestadt
Date(s) : 10 December 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Allies [Danes] over Russo-German Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Russo-German commander, Count Wallmoden-Gimborn, attempted to interpose his force between the Danes and their target destination, the fortress of Rendsburg. His force was simply too small and the Danes brushed him aside.
Location
A village [then in Denmark] about 9 miles northeast of Rendsburg and 12 miles west of Kiel. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Danes]
- Number engaged :
- 9,500
- Casualties :
- 600 (6.32%)
Russo-German Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 1,220 (24.40%)
