Battle of Reichenbach explained

Conflict:Battle of Reichenbach
Partof:the German campaign of the Sixth Coalition
Place:Reichenbach, Kingdom of Saxony
Result:French victory
Date:22 May 1813
Units1:VII Corps
1st Cavalry Corps
V Corps[1]
Units2:3rd Division
4th Division[2]
Commander1: Napoleon Bonaparte
Géraud Duroc
Jean Reynier
Commander2: Eugen of Württemberg

The Battle of Reichenbach took place during the War of the Sixth Coalition. The battle resulted in a French victory, after Russian forces retreated. Notably, one of Napoleon's closest friends, Grand Marshal Duroc, died in this battle.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 1992 . French Forces Battle of Reichenbach 22 May 1813 . GFN.
  2. 1992 . Russian Forces Battle of Reichenbach 22 May 1813 . GFN.
  3. Web site: Rickard . J . 30 March 2017 . Combat of Reichenbach . 1 March 2024 . historyofwar.com.