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Würzburg
Battle Name : Würzburg
Date(s) : 24 October 1813 - 26 October 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Garrison over Allied Forces [Bavarians.]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Wrede's Bavarian Corps stood a chance of blocking Napoleon's escape route [see Hanau 30/31 October 1813] but Wrede chose to waste time and precious ammunition on the impregnable fortress of Würzburg [the Marienburg]. The fortress actually held out until 2 May 1814.
Location
A fortress and fortified city on the river Maine in central Germany. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Allied Forces [Bavarians.]
- Number engaged :
- 17,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
