Ney's advance on Berlin was blocked by part of Bernadotte's Allied Army of the North. While Ney's frontal attacks were held [just!] the French were hit with a strong flank attack. Ney's poor overall command of the battlefield caused him to split his force rather than concentrating to break the Allied centre or weaker flank. The French withdrew with very heavy losses.

Town of Dennewitz about 40 miles south-west of Berlin, Germany. (Germany)

Franco-Allied Forces

Number engaged :

45,000

Casualties :

20,000 (44.44%)

Prusso-Swedish Force [Bernadotte]

Number engaged :

28,000

Casualties :

8,369 (29.89%)