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Kösen
Battle Name : Kösen
Date(s) : 21 October 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Austro-Prussian Forces over French & Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A French force was sent to destroy the strategic bridge at Kösen. In a fierce fight the Austro-Prussians held the bridge. The troops captured by the allies were from 7 different nations and some Polish Lancers of the Imperial Guard came over to the Allies.
Location
A village on the river Saale about 4 miles west of Naumburg. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 1,649 (27.48%)
Austro-Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,500
- Casualties :
- 928 (16.87%)
