Battle of Haynau

Battle of Haynau
Part of the German campaign of the Sixth Coalition

Prussian cavalry attacking French infantry under the command of General Maison.
Date26 May 1813
Location
Haynau, Lower Silesia
51°16′N 15°56′E / 51.267°N 15.933°E / 51.267; 15.933
Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
France Prussia
Commanders and leaders
Nicolas Joseph Maison Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
Strength
5,000 15,400
Casualties and losses
1,400 250
Location within Europe
War of the Sixth Coalition:
German campaign
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112miles
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The Battle of Haynau was fought on 26 May 1813, between Prussian cavalry under the command of General Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher and a French infantry division under the command of General Nicolas Joseph Maison. The battle resulted in a Prussian victory.

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