Siege of Torgau 1813
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 October 1813 – 26 December 1813 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1813 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Germany | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 51.5603, 13.0056 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
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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