Battle of Reichenbach

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.

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

General Dezydery Chłapowski at the Battle of Reichenbach on 22 May 1813
by Zygmunt Rozwadowski, 1929
Date22 May 1813
Location
Reichenbach, Kingdom of Saxony
Result French victory
Belligerents
 France  Russia
Commanders and leaders
Napoleon Bonaparte
Géraud Duroc 
Jean Reynier
Eugen of Württemberg
Units involved
VII Corps
1st Cavalry Corps
V Corps
3rd Division
4th Division
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