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Battle of Leipzig

1813 • Sachsen Feldschlacht
The Battle of Leipzig. Еngraving, hand-coloured, Pennington Catalogue p. 1350.

The Battle of Leipzig. Еngraving, hand-coloured, Pennington Catalogue p. 1350.

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Historic map of the battle of the nations by Leipzig (18.10.1813)

Historic map of the battle of the nations by Leipzig (18.10.1813)

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Saxony, German State, 3 Mark 1913 Silver Coin Monument to the Battle of the Nations 1813 - 1913, Battle of Leipzig Centennial. 16.69 g Ag 0.900 The monument to the Battle of the Nations, curved above: "18. OKTOBER *1813 = 1913*". Mint mark E below for Saxony./ Crowned Imperial Eagle, around: "*DEUTSCHES REICH date * DREI MARK *". Edge lettering: "GOTT MIT UNS". KM 1275. Medallist: Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein, Dresden 1873 - 1945 Dresden Condition: Almost UNCIRCULATED

Saxony, German State, 3 Mark 1913 Silver Coin Monument to the Battle of the Nations 1813 - 1913, Battle of Leipzig Centennial. 16.69 g Ag 0.900 The monument to the Battle of the Nations, curved above: "18. OKTOBER *1813 = 1913*". Mint mark E below for Saxony./ Crowned Imperial Eagle, around: "*DEUTSCHES REICH date * DREI MARK *". Edge lettering: "GOTT MIT UNS". KM 1275. Medallist: Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein, Dresden 1873 - 1945 Dresden Condition: Almost UNCIRCULATED

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Death of Prince Poniatowski on October 19th. 1813label QS:Len,"Death of Prince Poniatowski on October 19th. 1813"label QS:Lpl,"Śmierć księcia Józefa Poniatowskiego"

Death of Prince Poniatowski on October 19th. 1813label QS:Len,"Death of Prince Poniatowski on October 19th. 1813"label QS:Lpl,"Śmierć księcia Józefa Poniatowskiego"

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Sachsen 1805 1815 pg394 Napoleon bei Leipzig am Morgen des 18. Oktober 1813

Sachsen 1805 1815 pg394 Napoleon bei Leipzig am Morgen des 18. Oktober 1813

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Sachsen 1805 1815 pg407 Plünderungs-Szene der Franzosen nach der Schlacht bei Leipzig

Sachsen 1805 1815 pg407 Plünderungs-Szene der Franzosen nach der Schlacht bei Leipzig

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200 Jahre - Völkerschlacht LEIPZIG - 2013

200 Jahre - Völkerschlacht LEIPZIG - 2013

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The charge of the 19th Hungarian infantry regiment in the Battle of Leipzig (1813) againts the Frenchs

The charge of the 19th Hungarian infantry regiment in the Battle of Leipzig (1813) againts the Frenchs

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Sujet : Bataille de Leipzig (1813) Référence bibliographique : De Vinck, 8816 Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Est19Vinck Éditeur : Nürnberg bei Friedrich Campe

Sujet : Bataille de Leipzig (1813) Référence bibliographique : De Vinck, 8816 Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Est19Vinck Éditeur : Nürnberg bei Friedrich Campe

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Arco della Pace, detail

Arco della Pace, detail

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Svenska trupper stormar staden Leipzig år 1813.

Svenska trupper stormar staden Leipzig år 1813.

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Erstürmung der Schäferei Auenhayn bei Leipzig (Zeichnung von Ernst Wilhelm Straßberger)

Erstürmung der Schäferei Auenhayn bei Leipzig (Zeichnung von Ernst Wilhelm Straßberger)

Author: Ernest Wilhelm StrassbergerLicense:PD
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Sujet : Bataille de Leipzig (1813) Scènes historiques -- 1800-1869 Référence bibliographique : Hennin, 13471 Couverture : 18 octobre 1813 Éditeur : A Lyon chez Bernasconi et C.ie grande rue de la Guillotière, N° 67

Sujet : Bataille de Leipzig (1813) Scènes historiques -- 1800-1869 Référence bibliographique : Hennin, 13471 Couverture : 18 octobre 1813 Éditeur : A Lyon chez Bernasconi et C.ie grande rue de la Guillotière, N° 67

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Battle of Leipziglabel QS:Len,"Battle of Leipzig"

Battle of Leipziglabel QS:Len,"Battle of Leipzig"

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The Battle of Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813

The Battle of Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813

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Rappresentazione della battaglia di Lipsia nel settore meridionale

Rappresentazione della battaglia di Lipsia nel settore meridionale

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Historical Overview

The largest battle before WWI; final defeat of Napoleon in Germany.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Coalition victory.

Allied Coalition

  • Commander: Schwarzenberg / Blücher
  • Strength: ca. 365.000
  • Casualties: ca. 54.000

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 195.000
  • Casualties: ca. 73.000

Strategic Context

Junction of all coalition armies for a decisive battle.

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