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Halberstadt
Battle Name : Halberstadt
Date(s) : 29 July 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Brunswick Forces over Westfalian Forces [French allies]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Frederick, the dispossessed Duke fo Brunswick refused to accept the Austrian/French cease fire. This was his first engagement in his attempt to drive to the coast. Following the battle about 300 of the Westfalian prisoners joined the Brunswick colours.
Location
A fortified town in northern Germany about 34 miles southwest of Magdeburg. (Germany)
Casualty figures
Westfalian Forces [French allies]
- Number engaged :
- 1,800
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (83.33%)
Brunswick Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,110
- Casualties :
- 400 (18.96%)
