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Luckau
Battle Name : Luckau
Date(s) : 04 June 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russo-Prussian Forces over French & Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
After his repulse at Hoyerswerda von Bülow withdrew into a strong position at Luckau. Oudinot did not pursue the Russo-Prussians for nearly a week which gave them time to prepare. Oudinot was soundly beaten and he pulled back southwest to Ubigau about 25 miles away. An armistice was signed as this battle was being fought.
Location
A town in northern Germany 44 miles southeast of Berlin and 40 miles northwest of Hoyerswerta. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 2,200 (11.00%)
Russo-Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,800
- Casualties :
- 800 (5.06%)
