Battle of Leipzig
October 16–19, 1813
Related events (1 degree away • 2 degrees away)
Also called the Battle of the Nations. The armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden defeated Napoleon in the largest battle in Europe before the First World War, which ended French rule east of the Rhine.
Location
- Leipzig 51.31, 12.41
Commanders
French Empire and allies 1
Coalition 3
Entities involved
French Empire and allies
- France
- Kingdom of Saxony — Saxon troops changed sides during the battle
- Duchy of Warsaw
Coalition
Also participating
Alexander I of Russia
Coalition
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly
Coalition
Levin August von Bennigsen
Coalition


