Central Germany 17 June 1813
General
This phase covers the period 17 June to 11 July 1813 and the fighting in central Germany between Fourth French army and the Russian army
This phase covers the period 17 June to 11 July 1813 and the fighting in central Germany between Fourth French army and the Russian army
It was fought during the period August to
October 2009
Corps
positions at start of campaign
Summary of
the Campaign
Kutuzov had played a major part in the 1812
campaign and his army had suffered heavy casualties. After six months rest in Dresden his army was now ready to take
the field again.
His objective was to take the town of Halle
and secure the river Saale.
Napoleon had two corps west of the river
Saale, and a third in reserve. He had
just arrived at Fulda to take command of the Imperial Garde
The Russian attack forced the French to
abandon the east bank, and Kutuzov managed to cross the river. But a determined counter attack made them
retire to the east bank.
The campaign was a draw. The French held the line of the river
Saale, but they had to abandon their positions on the east bank.
Lolcation of campaign battles
Campaign
History
17 June Start
of campaign
23 June Battle
of Neustadt Russian victory
25 June Battle
of Gera Russian victory
26 June Battle
of Weimar French victory
28 June Battle
of Lutzen Russian victory
1 July Battle of Rohenburg Russian
victory
7 July Battle of Halle French Victory
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to Campaign Blog
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