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Dohna & Pirna
Battle Name : Dohna & Pirna
Date(s) : 08 September 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Schwarzenberg, commanding the Army of Bohemia, sent a very strong reconnaissance force towards the two French corps south of Dresden. After suffering only light losses on bothsides the Allies broke off the engagement. This was because they had news that Napoleon was coming to take charge of the French force.
Location
Two villages on opposite banks of the river Elbe about 5 miles southeast of Dresden. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 30,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
