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Magdeburg
Battle Name : Magdeburg
Date(s) : 05 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Prussian Rebels over French & Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The tiny Prussian force was commanded by Major von Schill. He had refused to accept French domination of Prussia and led a Friekorps of around 1,000 men. This action against a much larger French force captured three ammunition waggons.
Location
A fortified town on the river Elbe in Brandenburg province northern Germany. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,000
- Casualties :
- 306 (30.60%)
Prussian Rebels
- Number engaged :
- 460
- Casualties :
- 82 (17.83%)
