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Spandau
Battle Name : Spandau
Date(s) : 01 April 1813 - 21 April 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russo-Prussian Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
Part of the Russo-Prussian mopping up operations was the removal of strong points. The powerful citadel of Spandau was gunned [115] and manned by the remnants of at least twelve regiments. Casualty figures are said to be light and the captured French were allowed to go free on the condition that they did not fight against the Allies for six months.
Location
A citadel in Prussia about 6 miles west of Berlin. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 3,200
- Casualties :
- 3,200 (100.00%)
Russo-Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 9,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
