dessau (october 12, 1813)
chasing tauentzien
| The plans of the generals | |||||||||
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| French Plan | Allied Plan | ||||||||
| (1) To fix the Prussians at Polnitz (2) To advance with the main body towards Dessau, whereas (3) the reinforcements break the Prussian flank | (1) To hold the French at Polnitz with the rearguard and (2) the main body, while protecting (3) the march of the train column towards the bridges at Dessau | ||||||||
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| The first clashes | |||||||||
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| The fight at Polnitz | |||||||||
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| The fall of Polnitz | |||||||||
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The final results
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French losses (4 pts.)
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Prussian losses (7 pts.)
Pursuing cavalry: |
French: 6 bases left Prussians: 9 bases left Pursuit not allowed
The Prussian battle plan worked perfectly. The French were delayed at Polnitz, allowing the Prussian baggage train to reach the safety of the bridges.
Achieved its purpose, the Prussians withdrew slowly until a sudden storm ended the fight. |
THE BATTLE IS A DRAW |
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