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The Battle of Dennewitz was a significant battle that took place on September 6, 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was fought between the French forces led by Marshal Michel Ney and the combined forces of Prussia and Russia commanded by General Gebhard von Blücher. The battle occurred near the village of Dennewitz in present-day Germany. The Prussian-Russian forces successfully repelled the French attack, resulting in a decisive victory for the coalition forces. The Battle of Dennewitz played a crucial role in weakening Napoleon's hold on Germany and ultimately contributed to his downfall.