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Pirna


Battle Name : Pirna

Date(s) : 22 August 1813

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for Russian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

This was the first clash after the summer armistice which had not worked in Napoleon's favour. In this engagement the Russians pushed the French back to Dresden about 5 miles. Casualties were light on both sides.

Location

A village on the river Elbe about 5 miles southeast of Dresden, northeastern Germany. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
28,000

Casualties :
n/a

Russian Forces

Number engaged :
30,000

Casualties :
n/a