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Retschow


Battle Name : Retschow

Date(s) : 28 August 1813

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

Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces [Prussian & Swedish] over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Davout's XIII Corps was detached from the Dresden/Leipzig area to operate around the Hamburg area. His 3rd Division was forced to fall back on the main body when it clashed with a superior Swedish/Prussian force. This contact was an indicator of how aggressive the anti-French allies were becoming over all sectors.

Location

A village in northern Germany about 13 miles southwest of Rostock. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
n/a

Allied Forces [Prussian & Swedish]

Number engaged :
10,000

Casualties :
n/a