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Schönebeck


Battle Name : Schönebeck

Date(s) : 08 November 1813

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

Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The French were a sortie in strength, on a foraging mission, from Magdeburg. The Russians almost succeeded in cutting them off from their base. Russian numbers are not exactly known.

Location

A small town on the river Elbe about 10 miles southeast of Magdeburg, northeastern Germany. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
8,000

Casualties :
400 (5.00%)

Russian forces

Number engaged :
n/a

Casualties :
n/a