23 July to 6 August 1813
North Germany 23 July 1813
General
This is the sixth phase of the 1813 campaign
It covers the period 23 July to 6 August 1813 and the fighting northern Germany between Second French army and the Prussian army
It was fought during the period March to November 2011
Corps deployment at start of campaign
Summary of the Campaign
Davout had deployed his four corps to cover the approach to Hanover, and to secure his communications with Hamburg in the north and Halle in the south.
Davout had deployed his four corps to cover the approach to Hanover, and to secure his communications with Hamburg in the north and Halle in the south.
Blucher had taken Magdeburg in the first phase of the 1813 campaign and established his four corps on the left bank of the river Elbe. Having rested his army he was now ready to advance west and capture Hanover.
Davout advanced to drive the Prussians back over the river Elbe, but was in turn forced to retire and eventually abandon Hanover and retreat to Hamburg.
The campaign was another convincing victory for Blucher.
Battles fought during campaign
Campaign History
23 July Start of campaign
23 July Start of campaign
24 July Battle of Uelzen Prussian victory
25 July Battle of Steinhorst French victory
26 July Battle of Wolfsburg French victory
27 July Second Uelzen French victory
29 July Battle of Helmstedt Prussian victory
30 July Battle of Rosche Prussian victory
30 July Second Wolfsburg French victory
1 August Second Helmstedt Prussian victory
4 August Battle of Peine Day One Prussian victory
5 August Battle of Peine Day Two Prussian victory
6 August End of campaign
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