All Battles

Battle of Lützen

1813 • Sachsen Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Napoleon narrowly defeated Russo-Prussian forces using massive artillery.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 120.000
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000

Prussia & Russia

  • Commander: Wittgenstein / Blücher
  • Strength: ca. 95.000
  • Casualties: ca. 12.000

Strategic Context

Napoleon's return to Germany to regain the initiative.

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