Siege of Torgau

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.

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
Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
Prussia 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
Location within Europe
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