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The Battle of Lutzen, 2nd May 1813. Artist: Edme Bovinet
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The Battle of Lutzen, 2nd May 1813. Artist: Edme Bovinet
The Battle of Lutzen, 2nd May 1813. With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte decided to intercept the enemy. At the head of 120, 000 men, the French emperor detached Marshal Neys III Corps at Lutzen to use part of it as bait to attract the attention of the enemy commanders Count Wittgenstein and General Blucher. By the time Bonaparte arrived on the field the French were more than 110, 000 strong and pressuring the Allies from the flanks. In the early evening, the emperor ordered his Guard forward and, together with flank assaults, drove the Russians and Prussians into retreat. French casualties were up to 20, 000 while the Prusso-Russian losses of up to 20, 000 would have been considerably worse if the depleted French army had not been hamstrung by a shortage of cavalry
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This print captures the intense Battle of Lutzen, which took place on May 2nd, 1813. Painted by Edme Bovinet, it depicts a crucial moment in history when Napoleon Bonaparte strategically intercepted a Prusso-Russian army moving towards Leipzig with his own formidable force. In this scene, Marshal Ney's III Corps acts as bait to attract the attention of enemy commanders Count Wittgenstein and General Blucher. As the French emperor arrived on the field with over 110,000 troops at his disposal, he applied pressure from both flanks. With dusk approaching, Napoleon ordered his elite Guard forward and launched flank assaults that forced the Russians and Prussians into retreat. The battle was fierce and resulted in significant casualties for both sides. The painting showcases not only the military prowess of Napoleon but also highlights the challenging circumstances faced by his depleted French army due to a shortage of cavalry. Despite these obstacles, they emerged victorious thanks to their strategic maneuvers and sheer determination. Edme Bovinet's artistry brings this historic event to life through vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail. This print is an invaluable piece for history enthusiasts seeking to delve deeper into one of Napoleon's most remarkable victories during the Napoleonic Wars.
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