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Battle of the Katzbach

1813 • Schlesien Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Blücher defeated Marshal Macdonald and drove him into the river.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Coalition victory.

Prussia & Russia

  • Commander: Gebhard v. Blücher
  • Strength: ca. 95.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.000

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Étienne Macdonald
  • Strength: ca. 100.000
  • Casualties: ca. 25.000

Strategic Context

Implementation of the Trachenberg Plan (avoiding Napoleon, hitting subordinates).

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