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Battle of Kulm

1813 • Böhmen Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Encirclement and capture of Marshal Vandamme's corps.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Coalition victory.

Allied Army

  • Commander: Barclay de Tolly / Kleist
  • Strength: ca. 60.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Dominique Vandamme
  • Strength: ca. 32.000
  • Casualties: ca. 25.000 (inkl. Gefangene)

Strategic Context

Cutting off the French retreat after the Battle of Dresden.

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