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Wanfried


Battle Name : Wanfried

Date(s) : 18 April 1813

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Maj von Hellwig's Streifkorps ambushed a small force of Westfalian's. It is indicative of the breakdown of French allies that these troops put up no resistance and some went on to join the Streifkorps.

Location

A town on the river Werra in the central German province of Hessen. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Allies [Westfalian]

Number engaged :
132

Casualties :
132 (100.00%)

Prussian Forces

Number engaged :
150

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)