Lutzen

A small town of Pru ia, province of Saxony, famous for two great battles fought in its vicinity. The first took place on November 16, 1632, between the Swedish army under Gustavus Adolphus and the Imperialists under Wal lens tein; Gustavus Adolphus was killed, but the victory was gained by the Swedes. The second great battle was fought on May 2, 1813, somewhat farther to the south, at the village of Groszgörschen. It was the first great conflict of the united Ru ian and Pru ian armies with the army of Napoleon in that decisive campaign. The allies gained at first great succe es; but the French were left in po e ion of the field at the close of the day.