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Battle of Lutzen

France · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1813

Napoleon I20 May 1813

Lutzen · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Wittgenstein is allowed to retreat because of Neys late attack. The Russians & Prussians are driven from the east bank of the Spree. The French lose 25,000 to the Allies 11,000. Napoleon's Army of 110,000 defeat the Allied Army of 73,000. Napoleon breaks through Wittgensteins centre. A technical victory because Wittgenstein retreats into Silesia

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Napoleon I

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