Victory of Bluchers Cavalry Near Haynau on May 26, 1813 By Richard Knotel [Postcard]

Artist: Richard Knotel [browse all Richard Knotel]

The Battle of Haynau was fought between Prussian cavalry under the command of General Hebhard Leberecht von Blicher and a French infantry division commanded by General Joseph Maison. The battle ended with a Prussian victory, with 20 squadrons of Landwehr cavalry attacking the French infantry by surprise, inflicting just short of 1500 casualties to the French.

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)