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Dannigkau-Mockern
Platen and his trumpeter at the battle of Dannigkau- Moeckern Date: 5 April 1813
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1813 Campaign Napoleonic Platen Trumpeter Wars
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This evocative print depicts the pivotal moment at the Battle of Dannigkau-Mockern on 5th April 1813, during the German Campaign of the Napoleonic Wars. The image captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield as Prussian General Hans David Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg (1759-1812) and his trumpeter exchange signals with their French counterparts, signaling the beginning of an unexpected truce. The Battle of Dannigkau-Mockern took place during the French invasion of Prussia, which was part of Napoleon Bonaparte's larger European campaign. Yorck, a seasoned military leader, had been leading the Prussian forces in a successful defense against the French advance. However, as the battle raged on, Yorck received intelligence that the Russian army was approaching to aid the Prussians. Facing the prospect of being outnumbered and outflanked, Yorck saw an opportunity to negotiate a truce with the French. In this print, we see Yorck, dressed in his full military regalia, standing on a hill overlooking the battlefield. His trumpeter, with a determined look on his face, holds his trumpet aloft, ready to sound the call for a ceasefire. Across the battlefield, a French general and his trumpeter can be seen in a similar pose, signaling their acceptance of the truce. The print captures the moment of uncertainty and hope as both sides put aside their differences in the face of a common enemy. The Battle of Dannigkau-Mockern marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, as it allowed the Prussians to regroup and join forces with the Russians, ultimately leading to Napoleon's eventual defeat in the Battle of Leipzig later that year. This print is a testament to the complexities and uncertainties of war, and the unexpected alliances and truces that can shape its outcome.
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