23
July to 6 August 1813
North Germany
23 July 1813
General
This is the sixth phase of the 1813 campaign
It covers the period 23 July to 6 August 1813
and the fighting northern Germany
between Second French army and the Prussian army
It was fought during the period March to
November 2011
Corps deployment at start of campaign
Summary of
the Campaign
Davout had deployed his four corps to cover
the approach to Hanover, and to secure his
communications with Hamburg in the north and Halle in the south.
Blucher had taken Magdeburg
in the first phase of the 1813 campaign and established his four corps on the
left bank of the river Elbe. Having rested his army he was now ready to
advance west and capture Hanover.
Davout advanced to drive the Prussians back
over the river Elbe, but was in turn forced to retire and eventually abandon Hanover and retreat to Hamburg.
The campaign was another convincing victory
for Blucher.
Battles fought during campaign
Campaign
History
23 July Start of campaign
24 July Battle
of Uelzen Prussian
victory
25 July Battle
of Steinhorst French
victory
26 July Battle
of Wolfsburg French victory
27 July Second
Uelzen French
victory
29 July Battle
of Helmstedt Prussian
victory
30 July Battle of Rosche Prussian victory
30 July Second
Wolfsburg French victory
1 August Second
Helmstedt Prussian
victory
4 August Battle
of Peine Day One Prussian victory
5 August Battle
of Peine Day Two Prussian victory
6 August End
of campaign
Link
to Campaign Blog
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