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Oelpe
Battle Name : Oelpe
Date(s) : 01 August 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Brunswick Forces over Westfalian Forces [French allies]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Bruswickers had moved almost 40 miles nearer to the coast since their last battle [Halberstadt]. This attempt to stop them was equally unsuccessful. Although Westfalian losses are not recorded they are thought to be light on casualties but heavy in desertions, many to the Brunswick cause.
Location
Was a fortified town but is now a suburb to the northwest of Braunschweig, north Germany. (Germany)
Casualty figures
Westfalian Forces [French allies]
- Number engaged :
- 6,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
Brunswick Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,010
- Casualties :
- 86 (4.28%)
