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Wrietzen


Battle Name : Wrietzen

Date(s) : 17 February 1813

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

Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Allies [Westfalian]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A small but significant victory for the Russians/Prussian allies. This was the first use in 1813 of a 'Streifkorps' , small, highly mobile raiding parties, used to disrupt the rear areas of the French & Allied armies. Napoleon was particularly annoyed by their actions and successes. The 'French' in this action were a battalion of Westfalians moving up as reinforcements.

Location

A town in eastern Germany about 31 miles northeast of Berlin 6 miles west of the river Oder. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Allies [Westfalian]

Number engaged :
600

Casualties :
600 (100.00%)

Russian forces

Number engaged :
500

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)