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BATTLE // August 1, 1809

Battle of Ölper

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Overview

The Battle of Ölper took place on 1 August 1809 in Ölper, currently a district of the town of Brunswick, as part of the War of the Fifth Coalition. It pitched troops of the Kingdom of Westphalia against the Black Brunswickers under Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, but ended in a tactical draw.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • Black Brunswickers2,000
    medium
  • Kingdom of Westphalia5,000
    medium

Kingdom of Westphalia fielded a 2.5 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Royaume de Westphalie200–500
    medium
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Commanders (2)

Black Brunswickers

Kingdom of Westphalia

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