All Battles

Battle of Dresden

1813 • Sachsen Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Napoleon's last major victory on German soil against the main army.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 135.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Army of Bohemia

  • Commander: Schwarzenberg
  • Strength: ca. 210.000
  • Casualties: ca. 38.000

Strategic Context

Repelling the Allied attack on the French logistics center.

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