Battle of Halberstadt
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The Battle of Halberstadt took place on 29 and 30 July 1809 at Halberstadt in the Kingdom of Westphalia, during the War of the Fifth Coalition. A Westphalian infantry force attempted to halt the Black Brunswickers under Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel who were heading for North Sea coast. However, the Brunswickers surprised the Westphalians by a rapid advance and defeated them inside the town.
An artist's impression of Duke Frederick William leading the storming of Halberstadt. Engraving by Hermann Lüders (1836–1908) published in 1870.
An artist's impression of Brunswick line infantry (left) and sharpshooters (right), as they appeared in 1809
Halberstadt
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Halberstadt is a town in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, the capital of Harz district. Located north of the Harz mountain range, it is known for its old town center, which was largely destroyed by Allied bombings in the late stages of World War II after local Nazi leaders refused to surrender. The town was rebuilt in the following decades.
Image: Halberstadt Dom 2023
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