16 April 1813 – North Germany - Day 4

 

1^st Prussian and 2^nd French armies both regroup and resupply

In the centre 3^rd French army attack 2^nd Prussian army at Gadebusch

Both armies start the battle with heavy casualties, especially in the cavalry

The battle swings from French to Prussian right to the end

At nightfall the Prussians retreat and abandon the town

But the French have suffered so many casualties they will take days to recover

 

1^st French army retreat to Wolfsburg, followed by 3^rd Prussian army