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Lützen
Battle Name : Lützen
Date(s) : 20 October 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A strong mobile harrying force of Hussars and Cossacks pusued the French. In this engagement 2,000 assorted stragglers were mopped up. Losses on the allied side are not known other than very light.
Location
A town in Germany about 14 miles southwest of Leipzig. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (100.00%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,900
- Casualties :
- n/a
