17
June to 11 July 1813
Central Germany 17 June 1813
General
This is the third phase of the 1813 campaign
This is the third phase of the 1813 campaign
It 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 deployment 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.
Battles fought during campaign
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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