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Lützen


Battle Name : Lützen

Date(s) : 20 October 1813

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A strong mobile harrying force of Hussars and Cossacks pusued the French. In this engagement 2,000 assorted stragglers were mopped up. Losses on the allied side are not known other than very light.

Location

A town in Germany about 14 miles southwest of Leipzig. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
2,000

Casualties :
2,000 (100.00%)

Allied Forces

Number engaged :
3,900

Casualties :
n/a