dÜben (october 9,1813)
| The plans of the generals | |
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| Russian Plan | French Plan |
| (1) To make a fighting retreat around Duben and the bridge over the Mulde River (2) to place cavalry and artillery to outflank the bridgehead (3) to retreat continuosluy towards the north | (1) To avoid the village with the Saxon cavalry (2) to pass through Duben with the infantry (3) forming a fighting line facing towards north (4) to catch the retiring convoy |
| The Russian strategy resulted better than the French plans. The rain converted the roads and terrain in a quagmire, and the stubborn defense allowed the Russians to retire safely the baggage train. The Saxon cavalry, Hussars and Uhlans, covered themselves in glory by breaking several Russian squares. | |
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| The full battle | |
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| FINAL RESULTS | |
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French losses |
Russian losses |
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Düben and the bridge over the Mulde River
ended in French hands, and the Russian baggage train
left the field un-molested. In the 'Pursuit an Victory' check: The French had 3 bases of 'Pursuit' cavalry left, i.e. three points. The Russians had 12 'Pursuit' cavalry bases left, i.e. twelve. The Russian cavalry covered efectively the retreat. The Russians left the battlefield in French hands, so they have achieved a MARGINAL VICTORY |
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| A RUSSIAN MARGINAL VICTORY! | |