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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

6 May 1813 – Central Germany – Day 6


In the north French army attack Russians west of Naumburg

In the centre French regroup, Russians retreat behind Jena

In the south French army advance to make contact with Russians at Sulza

 

Both armies start the battle of Naumburg with considerable casualties

Most brigades have at  least 10% casualties and thus brittle morale

This would play a significant part in the battle.

The French took casualties from the Russian guns as they advanced

This was sufficient to cause one cavalry brigade and one field battery to rout

This spread and caused a further four French brigades to rout

The French lost 1 infantry, 1 cavalry and two artillery casualties (700 men)

The Russians lost 1 infantry casualty (400 men)

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