24 May 1813 – Central Germany – Eisenbach Campaign

Tactical Map

The campaign opens with a French attack on Eisenbach.

The French lose and retreat to Kassel

They defeat the Russians at Meiningen

But suffer a serious defeat at Friedland

The French rally and attack Gotha, where they win a major victory

The Russians counter attack but are again defeated at Dolstadt

The battle of Meiningen ends in a draw

But the Russian army has suffered too many casualties

They abandon Gotha and Dollstadt and retreat towards Erfurt

Strategic Map

The Eisenbach campaign was the fourth phase in Central Germany between the Second French and the Russian armies.   It lasted 13 days and there were seven battles.   The French won four, the Russians won two and there was one draw.

The French won the second Gotha campaign phase

The campaign started on 22 September and ended on 30 November 2016

24 May 1813 - Central Germany

Wittgenstein orders his Army to abandon Gotha and Dollstadt

They retreat towards Erfurt

Davout orders his army, less 6^th corps to attack. 

5^th corps occupy Dolstadt.

14^th corps occupy Gotha.

6^th corps are out of supply and have to halt until resupplied.

The French have won the Eisenbach campaign