The Italians in 1813
Battle of Weissig
by A. Ricciadello, Poland
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After the battle of Lutzen a series of marches took place following up the retreating allies. Several combats occurred during this march, which were no more than charges dislodging an often-stubborn rearguard, e.g., at Limbach, and on the French advance (to the Spree) which continued and it was on one of their stages that XI corps met the Russians occupying Weissig. Zucchi's brigade was flanking the column and was given the task of taking the place and following the enemy, which they did; i.e. 4th battalion 2nd light. The Italians in this event suffered only 16 wounded. On 12 May the march went on in 3 columns with Zucchi on the left heading to Folge. Prior to it at Seeligstadt, they met the enemy who had taken up position in a wood close to the road they were on. The 2nd light immediately sent out 2 companies of voltigeurs, who with the support of the regiment threw out the Russians with their 2 guns. As soon as they issued from the other side of the wood to follow they came under heavy artillery fire. At this juncture Zucchi ordered forward 2 battalions to take the pieces. The Russians quickly limbered up and left. In total the Italians lost 11 dead and 99 wounded. After Lutzen, there were several days of marching and fighting on 2,5,7,11,12 May, the losses of the 5th regiment, below, will give an idea of the level of attrition. Strength 1 May 1813, 89 officers, 2739 men
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