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Braunschweig
Battle Name : Braunschweig
Date(s) : 25 September 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Prussian Forces over French Allies [Westfalian]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This walled town was held by a motley assortment of Westfalians [including 260 unarmed recruits] who had no stomach for a fight and most of whom 'melted away'. Some of the captured men agreed to join the Prussians and became a Jäger squadron.
Location
A walled town on the river Oker about 27 miles east of Hannover (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Westfalian]
- Number engaged :
- 981
- Casualties :
- 376 (38.33%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 400
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
