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Langensalza
Battle Name : Langensalza
Date(s) : 16 April 1813 - 17 April 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Prussian Forces over French Allies [Bavarians]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A brilliant example of a Streifkorps raid where a force outnumbered 10 to 1 took very few casualties and severely disrupted the enemy force. They also captured 5 guns and 3 ammunition wagons.
Location
A town on the river Unstrut in eastern Germany. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Bavarians]
- Number engaged :
- 1,551
- Casualties :
- 52 (3.35%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 150
- Casualties :
- n/a
