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Prussian and Russian forces defeat Napoleon's army at Dennewitz

When
1813
Where
Dennewitz
Episodes
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On 6 September 1813, French forces under Marshal Michel Ney were defeated by the Allied Army of the North at Dennewitz. This victory prevented the capture of Berlin, preserved Prussian participation in the war, and weakened the loyalty of German allies to Napoleon.

Episodes

  1. 6 September 1813 · DennewitzBattle of Dennewitz

    French forces under Marshal Michel Ney were defeated by the Allied Army of the North at Dennewitz on 6 September 1813.

Background and detail

Background. In late August 1813, Napoleon ordered a general offensive to capture Berlin, aiming to remove Prussia from the war. The French Empire faced severe shortages of cavalry and mounts following the disastrous 1812 Russian campaign. These strategic pressures set the stage for the engagement at Dennewitz.

Commanders. The battle involved French forces commanded by Marshal Michel Ney. Opposing them was the Allied Army of the North, led by Crown Prince Charles John of Sweden, Friedrich Wilhelm von Bülow, and Bogislav von Tauentzien. The Allied force was primarily Prussian.

Consequences. The Allied victory at Dennewitz marked a turning point in the German Campaign of 1813. It ended Napoleon's hopes of capturing Berlin and knocking Prussia out of the war. The severity of the defeat inflicted by a primarily Prussian force also eroded the fidelity of German allies to the Napoleonic cause.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Dennewitz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19

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