16 May 1813
Strategic map at end of campaign
Wargame Table Map
Blucher has achieved his campaign objective.
He has control of both
He is well placed to continue his campaign on the west bank of the river once his battered troops are rested and reinforced.
Despite his victory at Magdeburg Davout has failed his campaign objective.
He has failed to hold the Prussians at the line of the river
He will have to establish a new defensive line further west.
Link to main Magdeburg campaign blog
15 May 1813
Wargame Table Map
The French rested after their day of victory.
Blucher had lost the battle, but not the campaign.
He still held Magdeburg and Calbe.
He withdrew 3rd and 4th corps to the east bank to rest and recover
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