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Dennewitz


Battle Name : Dennewitz

Date(s) : 06 September 1813

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

Outcome : A victory for Prusso-Swedish Force [Bernadotte] over Franco-Allied Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Ney's advance on Berlin was blocked by part of Bernadotte's Allied Army of the North. While Ney's frontal attacks were held [just!] the French were hit with a strong flank attack. Ney's poor overall command of the battlefield caused him to split his force rather than concentrating to break the Allied centre or weaker flank. The French withdrew with very heavy losses.

Location

Town of Dennewitz about 40 miles south-west of Berlin, Germany. (Germany)

Casualty figures

Franco-Allied Forces

Number engaged :
45,000

Casualties :
20,000 (44.44%)

Prusso-Swedish Force [Bernadotte]

Number engaged :
28,000

Casualties :
8,369 (29.89%)