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Liebertwolkwitz
Battle Name : Liebertwolkwitz
Date(s) : 13 October 1813 - 14 October 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French Forces and Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Schwarzenberg commanding the Army of Bohemia was pushing northwards to link up with other allied armies closing on Leipzig. Murat [IV corps and I and III Cavalry Corps] fought many delaying actions. This was a drawn situation because Schwarzenberg did achieve his goal but took 17 days to advance 70 miles.
Location
A village in northeastern Germany about 10 miles southeast of Leipzig. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 2,500 (13.89%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 26,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (11.54%)
