Dennewitz
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History
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During the battle, and in the subsequent pursuit, Napoleon's army lost 23,215 men, 53 cannons and 413 supply vehicles.Template:Sfn The Army of the North lost 9,700 men, mostly Prussians from Von Bulow's corps.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn
Pictures
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Bülow memorial
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Tauentzien memorial
References
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Works cited
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