16 March 1813 – Central Germany - Day 3

2^nd Russian and 5^th French corps both reorganise and resupply

 

2^nd, 6^th and French reserve corps attack Erfurt

1^st, 3^rd and Russian reserve corps attack Erfurt

 

4^th French corps retreat to Saalfeld

14^th Westphalian corps occupy Suhl

11 brigade move depot from Meiningen to Suhl

 

A major battle is fought for Erfurt

The French attack with two corps and their reserve

The Russians defend with two corps and their reserve

Both sides commit three infantry brigades to take the city

The major fighting there decides the outcome of the battle

The Russians hold both flanks, but lose the city

 

Russians lose 5300 casualties and 7 brigades in rout

French lose 3400 casualties and 4 brigades in rout