17 June to 11 July 1813
Central Germany 17 June 1813
General
This is the third phase of the 1813 campaign
It covers the period 17 June to 11 July 1813 and the fighting in central Germany between Fourth French army and the Russian army
It was fought during the period August to October 2009
Corps deployment at start of campaign
Summary of the Campaign
Kutuzov had played a major part in the 1812 campaign and his army had suffered heavy casualties. After six months rest in Dresden his army was now ready to take the field again.
His objective was to take the town of Halle and secure the river Saale.
Napoleon had two corps west of the river Saale, and a third in reserve. He had just arrived at Fulda to take command of the Imperial Garde
The Russian attack forced the French to abandon the east bank, and Kutuzov managed to cross the river. But a determined counter attack made them retire to the east bank.
The campaign was a draw. The French held the line of the river Saale, but they had to abandon their positions on the east bank.
Summary of the Campaign
Kutuzov had played a major part in the 1812 campaign and his army had suffered heavy casualties. After six months rest in Dresden his army was now ready to take the field again.
His objective was to take the town of Halle and secure the river Saale.
Napoleon had two corps west of the river Saale, and a third in reserve. He had just arrived at Fulda to take command of the Imperial Garde
The Russian attack forced the French to abandon the east bank, and Kutuzov managed to cross the river. But a determined counter attack made them retire to the east bank.
The campaign was a draw. The French held the line of the river Saale, but they had to abandon their positions on the east bank.
Battles fought during campaign
Campaign History
17 June Start of campaign
23 June Battle of Neustadt Russian victory
25 June Battle of Gera Russian victory
26 June Battle of Weimar French victory
28 June Battle of Lutzen Russian victory
1 July Battle of Rohenburg Russian victory
7 July Battle of Halle French Victory
Link to Campaign Blog
http://1813hallecampaign.blogspot.com/
Campaign History
17 June Start of campaign
23 June Battle of Neustadt Russian victory
25 June Battle of Gera Russian victory
26 June Battle of Weimar French victory
28 June Battle of Lutzen Russian victory
1 July Battle of Rohenburg Russian victory
7 July Battle of Halle French Victory
Link to Campaign Blog
http://1813hallecampaign.blogspot.com/
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