surprise at kosen (october 21, 1813)
| Surprise at Kosen | |
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The French Army has been routed at Leipzig and is retiring
westwards. In an effort to cover the French withdrawal, Napoleon has
sent General Bertrand, with a strong force, to attack and destroy
the bridge over the Elster River at Kosen.
Lieutenant Michel has been sent, with a pair of sappers and a small detachment of the 2/8e Léger, to destroy a small secondary wooded bridge located in the outskirts of Kosen, over a small channel. However, a Grenzer squad from the Waradisner Kreutz Grenzer No. 5 Regiment, has already occupied and garrisoned the area. It is teh dawn of October 21, 1813. |
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| FINAL RESULTS | |
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French losses |
Grenzer losses |
| FRENCH VICTORY | |