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Title
Napoleon’s Bloody Return to Prussia
Description
Battle of Lutzen (1813)
Subject
Source
Publisher
Date
1813-05-02
Scenario#
A413
Location
Lützen, Germany
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
In the Battle of Lützen, 2 May 1813, Napoleon I of France halted the advances of the Sixth Coalition after the French invasion of Russia and the massive French losses in the campaign. The Russian commander, Prince Peter Wittgenstein, attempting to forestall Napoleon's capture of Leipzig, attacked the French right wing near Lützen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. After a day of heavy fighting, the combined Prussian and Russian force retreated; due to French losses and a shortage of French cavalry, Napoleon was unable to conduct a pursuit.
Narrative Source
Wikipedia: Battle of Lutzen (1813)
External Link
Combatants
France, Ytaly
Prussia, Russia
Additional Information
War of the Sixth Coalition
Collection:
Geolocation
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