Siege of Torgau

Siege of Torgau
Part of the German campaign of the Sixth Coalition

Plan of the siege of Torgau
Date18 October 1813 – 10 January 1814
Location51°34′30″N 12°55′30″E / 51.57500°N 12.92500°E / 51.57500; 12.92500
Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Prussia Prussia First French Empire French Empire
Commanders and leaders
Bogislav von Tauntzien Louis, comte de Narbonne-Lara
Adrien Jean-Baptiste du Bosc
Strength
23,000 24,650
Casualties and losses
Minimal 24,650
Siege of Torgau is located in Europe
Siege of Torgau
Location within Europe

The siege of Torgau (18 October 1813 – 10 January 1814) was a siege in the War of the Sixth Coalition. The French-held fortress on the Elbe was besieged by Prussian troops and forced to surrender.


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