9,000–11,000 men 10,000–10,500 men Result Danish victory | Date 10 December 1813 | |
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469–534
50–69 killed
273–319 wounded
146 missing 1,122
522 killed and wounded,
600 captured Combatants Kingdom of Prussia, Russian Empire, Denmark–Norway, British Empire Similar Battle of Saint‑Dizier, Battle of Smoliani, Battle of Reims, Battle of Vauchamps, Battle of Bar‑sur‑Aube | ||
The Battle of Sehested was fought between Danish and Russian-Prussian-British troops at Sehested (in Holstein) on 10 December 1813 during the War of the Sixth Coalition.
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The Danish Auxiliary Corps, which fought on the side of the French, was pushed back by the allies under Major General Ludwig von Wallmoden-Gimborn in early December 1813, but the Danes, commanded by Prince Frederik of Hesse, managed to secure their retreat by the victory in the Battle of Sehested.
However, the battle could not change the course of the war, which ended in Denmark’s defeat in 1814.
The Danish casualties were 469–534 men. The allies lost 1,122 men.
Danish force
Total: 9,000 men
Allied force
Total: 10,500 men
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