15 July 1813 – Central Germany

The battle of Rodolstadt was an appropriate end to the campaign.   All four French and Russian corps took part, it was a hard fought battle, both sides suffered similar heavy casualties and the result was inconclusive.

The battle opened with three corps on each side and the Russian artillery dominated the morning.   2^nd Russian corps arrived just in time to restore the Russian right flank, and held it until nightfall.   14^th Westphalian arrived too late to play a decisive part in the battle.  

5^th French corps opened the attack south of the town.   They took the farm, but lost it again to 2^nd Russian corps counter attack.   Wittgenstein committed 4^th Russian corps, his reserve, in support and they overwhelmed the French.  

Davout sent in his reserve, 2^nd young guard corps, who held and then broke the two Russian corps.

At nightfall the Russians held their northern flank, and the town, but had lost two corps south of the town.   However the French were unable to commit 14^th Westphalian corps.  

The French lost 5900 casualties and four brigades in rout

The Russians lost 6500 and eleven brigades in rout

The Russians held the town and claimed a victory